🙌 It's the Friday Call to Worship! 🙌

Last week, we found out we are expecting a healthy baby boy in April! We rejoiced over our blessings, and tears of grief stung my face simultaneously. My first pregnancy in 2018 was very brief. Our daughter, Annabel Brave, was born straight into heaven.

Moments after seeing a hearty baby boy dance around my womb, I lamented for my little girl like it was the day I lost her. As strange as it may sound, it was my way of making space for our newest family member. Even when it hurts, I never want to stop fully loving all four of my children.

If that's how I feel as a mom, full of my own weaknesses and struggles, can you imagine God's love for His children? My deep, all-consuming love for Annabel Brave and my three boys is a drop in the bucket compared to God's love for you. It's deeper and wider than the ocean.

I sobbed last week, aching for my girl, as I prepared to receive another fully-loved boy. My arms long to hold my daughter and rejoice in wrapping around my sons. There is something in that paradox of love that makes me feel more secure in God's immeasurable care.

It's Jesus whose arms were nailed to a cross so we could always come home to them. He longs for the lost and cherishes the found equally. Rest in that love today, sons and daughters of God. You are so deeply loved.

Listen to Jesus Over Everything by The Belonging Co, and remember that He is a good and faithful King.

Personal Note: We are thrilled to welcome another brother to the bunch! Read a story about Annabel Brave here.