The Hand of God

Ella usually wakes up for nursing throughout the night. Usually around 2:30am is the first time she stirs. After she get done feeding is when we have trouble getting her back to sleep. What we have realized is that if we put our hand on her and apply slight pressure it will help her remain calm and fall back to sleep. Last night I found myself waking up to Ella's stirring every hour. I extended my hand over to her little bed and applied slight pressure and each time she fell back to sleep.

I thought about Psalm 23 and how Jesus comforts us as our shepherd. I began to imagine God's hand upon me as a loving Father helping me get through my day. I began to see God's character in a new and fresh light because of my new role as a Father. As a touch Ella I pray that she would experience the love and comfort that can only come from Jesus.