Honey for Your Volunteer Heart

By Sylvia Peterson, CM Director

I’m borrowing this phrase from a book title written by Gladys Hunt, Honey for a Child’s Heart – a book which encourages parents to read good literature to children.  While I would love to encourage you to read, I want more to just encourage you.  We desire to place in your heart some sweetness from the Lord – some morsel of His heart to help you feel seen and nurtured, or maybe, like you can simply go on.

You are seen. Psalms 34:15 promises that, “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous; His ears are attentive to their cry.”

I recently heard Karyn Henley give this wonderful slant on Matthew 10: 29-31: 

“What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.” (NLT)

Karyn shared how the phrase “fall to the ground” would be better translated “lights on the ground”.  You’ve seen it a million times; a tiny bird will light on the ground, eat or simply take its bearings and then fly off again.  How many times a day does this happen?  Our amazing Lord, who notices when sparrows light on the ground and then fly off again; could He possibly not be looking at you?  The hairs of your head (regardless if you’ve shaved them off or changed their color…) are numbered.  You are far more precious, far more valuable than a sparrow.

We, the Children’s Ministries Staff also see you.  You are prayed for by us, loved by us and highly valued by us.  Be encouraged, for you are seen.

Much love, dear Volunteer,

Sylvia