Ethan and Callie were laughing over the fact that with small children in the house, there was never a dull moment.

There were hamsters on the loose, a broken arm, bee stings, bike accidents, a floor full of blocks and toys, non-stop questions, and a constant flow of requests for drinks and snacks.

After one particularly trying day, Ethan offered to watch the girls for a few hours so Callie could go do whatever she wanted: take a hot shower, crawl into bed, and sleep.

If you’re a parent whose children are grown, you know the years pass all too quickly and that before Callie and Ethan know it, the girls will be grown. But you also know how real Callie’s needs are for rest, peace, and quiet.

So does God.

That is why He wants us to let Him hold us close. He wants us to curl up in His loving arms so He can give us the peace and quiet we need.

Today, choose to rest in Him, giving Him your stress, chaos, worries, and problems. Ahhhhhh.