For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. [Romans 8:38-39]
"The Broken Angel"
Maggie liked watching big storms. So when the rain was really
pouring down that night, she sat in the front room with the lights off and
watched it safely in her house. Suddenly she saw a small figure walking into
their cul-de-sac. It was a girl. She had no coat on and the rain was soaking
her hair and dress completely. It was clear she was crying.
Mommy come quick. Maggie cried out and when mommy saw the poor
girl, she rushed out onto the porch. Maggie came out with her and as she looked
more closely, she suddenly recognized the girl. Oh Mommy, its
Angie! Angie was Maggies best friend ever and they had been like
sisters since kindergarten.
Go get her Maggie. Mommy said
wisely knowing that if Angie was upset, seeing her dear friend first would be
the best thing. She watched her daughter rush to the street and embrace her
friend and then lead her back to the porch. As the girls approached, mommy went
inside and got some blankets to dry Angie.
I ran away Maggie. I
am so cold. Angie said as Maggie brought her to the house.
Come in. You will get sick out here. Maggie said in tears so afraid
for her friend. Angie came in and quickly mommy and daddy were there drying her
hair and warming her. Mommy gave her some of Maggies warmest things to
wear for a while and daddy got some of the hot soup they had enjoyed at dinner
and the whole family sat with her and made her feel safe and loved as she
recovered. Angie just looked at Maggies mom and dad in amazement as she
sipped her soup and finally the shivering stopped.
Why
dont you two girls go to Maggies room and play so you can settle
down. Mommy said noticing that Angie wasnt talking much with the
adults around.
Why did you run away? Maggie asked right
away when they were in her room.
I was so afraid. My mom has a
very expensive display of glass angel statues. Well while they were out today,
I took one down the play with it and I broke its wing. I think it was her
favorite and I knew she would be so mad so I ran away. I was so upset, I
didnt know where else to go so I came to you. Angie said crying
again.
I am so glad you came here Angie. Maggie said
hugging her friend.
Your parents are so amazing. They
didnt act mad that I messed up their carpet or anything.
Angie, parents are like that. Your mom and dad are too. Sure, they
correct us. We need that. But your mom and dad love you no matter what.
Maggie explained.
Angie, your mom is on the phone.
Maggies mommy called. Right away Angie got scared. Then Maggies
mommy stepped into the room holding her hand over the speaker. She is
crying Angie. I told her you were safe but she wants to tell you how much she
loves you.
Maggie and her mom stepped out so she could take the
call. Finally, she came out sniffling. She handed the phone to Maggies
mom to talk to her parents and then turned to Maggie. She said nothing in
the world was more important than me and she wanted me home in my own room
where I can be safe and with her and daddy. Angie said looking confused.
When Maggies mom finished on the phone she sat down with the
girls and helped Angie dry her tears. Maggies daddy came in and sat down
too. I dont understand why my mommy isnt really mad that I
broke her angel. She told Maggies parents.
Angie,
you have to understand something about parents. Daddy said. Your
dad and mom love you no matter what. When they scold or try to teach you, that
is part of love because they just want you to grow up to be all that God made
you to be. But their love is unconditional. That means nothing you can do will
make you deserve it and nothing bad you ever do will ever make them stop loving
you.
But I dont understand how they can do
that Angie said looking to Maggies dad for help.
Thats easy Angie. Mommy interrupted. Its because
that is how God loves us and how God loves you. God is your heavenly father and
he made moms and dad just like him. In fact, God loved you and me so much, he
was willing to let Jesus die on the cross so we can always be in heaven with
him. Your mom and dad would die rather than see you hurt sweetie. That is the
nature of God in them. She said holding Angies hand.
But I love them so much. I dont want them to die or get sick or get
old or even be sad. Angie said emotionally.
Then
lets get you home to them and when you get there, you hug them and tell
them how much you love them. Daddy instructed her. Then in the
future if you do something wrong, you tell them right away and never ever run
away again ok?
I promise. Angie said and then
Maggie and her parents drove her home.
As she ran up to the door and
hugged her mom and then her dad. Maggie said. Its too bad about the
broken angel.
But mommy just smiled and hugged Maggie as she
watched. It looks to me like the real little angel isnt broken any
more and will never get broken again.
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. [Titus 3:4-7]
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