UNEXPLAINABLE

                    UNEXPLAINABLE

I never thought there would be a day so early in life that my child would ask me a question I won't be able to answer. I always assumed it would happen sometime later perhaps in her teens. Like seriously, what difficult question can a toddler have that one would not just answer with ease? Well, that day had come sooner than later.

Nailah and I were in my room having our special time when she sat on my laps, looked me straight in the eyes and asked me, ‘mommy, do you love me'? I looked at her with the same gaze and intensity and said yes I do love you.

I thought that was the end of it but no, that answer was not enough for her.  Then came the next question and this one seemed to be the most difficult she had ever asked. It was one of the most mind burgling questions of all time ‘Why do you love me she asked? It seemed like an easy question at first as I began to list out all the different reasons I could think of at that moment. She had just put me on the spot and I had never thought I would have to explain why I love her but there we were, doing just that.

I love you because you are intelligent, kind, loving, beautiful and so much more. Those were the answers coming out of my mouth up until 

I heard my spirit ask me ‘what if she didn't have those qualities would you not love her’? My eyes popped open and I quickly tried to rearrange my answer. I love you because you are mine. I gave birth to you and I will always love you regardless of all the other factors. You are mine Nailah and you mean the world to me. I am grateful God gave you to me and I will always love you.

I wasn't sure her little mind could totally comprehend what I had to say or if she got it but I realized that some things are not so easy to explain with words. How do I explain all the emotions I feel over this child that has been given to me as a gift. The joy I feel when I hear her call my name in the morning or over the phone when we speak? The pride and delight I feel when I watch her perform at school or when I just sit and talk with her or watch her album or carry her? I wish I could put those emotions in words but I can't.

My Love for Nailah is regardless of anything she does or doesn't do. I was not sure my toddler could understand what I meant but she had taught me something.

Her question had helped me get a little glimpse of the Father's love for mankind. He loves us because we are His. He chose us, he made us, we are his children and nothing will ever change that feeling of love toward us.

1st John 3:1b (NLT) says ‘See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are'!

Don't ever doubt God’s love for you!! He loves us more than the words in the bible or any language or literature can ever capture. When we go wrong, it hurts him but that does not stop the love he has for us not even when he disciplines us. For it is written, ‘nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow-not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below –indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:38-39NIV).

Take time today and just keep telling yourself and silencing the Devil with this statement.

'Jesus Loves Me, This I know'.

Don't let it stop at head knowledge and being a mere song but let this become heart knowledge as well.

As for Nailah, she smiled, jumped down from the bed and went about her business happily.

So, what has happened in your life this week that has made you stop and appreciate God’s love? If you aren’t yet a Parent, let me give you a heads start, if you were in my position, how would you explain your love to your kid?