Those Who Are With Young

My daughter Ashley just found out she is going to have a little girl in a few months. 

She called me to tell me during my orchestra rehearsal because I told her I wanted to be the first to know.

A sudden cell-phone ring

and then the news . . .

I couldn't quit smiling all day.

A little girl. My granddaughter.

I can't wait to hold her.

Every woman who courageously brings a child into the world

slips her hand

into the hand of God

 He shall feed his flock

like a shepherd

and

gently lead

those who are with young . . .

they who wait

he promised

shall renew their strength

run

and not be weary

walk

and not faint

mount up with wings as eagles

and

fly

but first. . .

nine months

waiting

discipleship

yielded will

consecration of self

promises kept