Monday, May 3, 2010

A Gentle Touch















Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind.
"Pooh," He whispered.
"Yes, Piglet?"

"Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw.
"I just wanted to make sure of you."
A. A. Milne

Often, our needs are simple. We want to know there is someone near. There is much comfort in knowing a dear friend is close. Over the last couple of years, I have come to realize the affects of a relationship liken to Piglet and Pooh's. When my heart is uneasy, I will often say to Doug, "will you touch me?" He will lay his arm against my back or touch my arm and shortly, I will relax and fall asleep.

The gentle touch of a friend is a treasure. Even greater is the presence of our Heavenly Father. He is there to reassure and strengthen us. Often, we do not take advantage of HIS gentle touch. He is never more than a whisper away. Those days of my life when I have felt alone and scared, HE has responded to my cry. I am doubly blessed to have a best friend and my Heavenly Father, both only a whisper away.

If you need a gentle touch, whisper your hearts desire and HE who loves you most will faithfully respond to your cry.

Whispering in prayer,

Andrea
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54 comments:

  1. Danae HudsonMay 3, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    That is very beautiful.

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  2. AndreaMay 3, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing...it's so very true!

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  3. LorenMay 3, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful Andrea....and oh soo very true! We are so very blessed to be able to call upon the name of the Lord! Knowing that HE is with us ALWAYS!

    LOVE YOU

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  4. christy roseMay 3, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Beautiful post Andrea!

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  5. ParsleyMay 3, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    What a lovely post.

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  6. DorcasMay 3, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    AWESOME! Thank you so much!

    ~blessings

    Dorcas

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  7. Girly MuseMay 3, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    This is so sweetly said and such a comfort.

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  8. BLUEBUTTERFLYMay 3, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Andrea, you've combined one of my favorite quotes with one of my favorite attitudes (gentleness).

    Peace - Shalom ... Shalom.

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  9. ~*~ saskia ~*~May 3, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful precious Andrea.

    Sending many Spring sprinkles your way for a wonderful May week! xx

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  10. TeresaMay 3, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog Andrea, and your post today was so uplifting. I know God is only a "whisper away", and I have whispered my 'hearts desire', and I know He hears and He will answer in His time. (((HUGS))) T

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  11. Gin HanssonMay 3, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Thanks for dropping by Andrea and thank you for the greetings to my father..

    Hugs...

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  12. Jeanette LevellieMay 3, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Thank you, Andrea, for this wisdom and grace. I do forget to say, "Abba, touch me please." I need Him every moment.

    Love you,
    Jen

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  13. DianeMay 3, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Love the piglet/poo conversation. So true! :O)

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  14. Liz MaysMay 3, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    What a comfort it is!

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  15. Kristy KMay 3, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Andrea,
    Thank you for praying for the family I mentioned on my blog. I'm so sorry about your sister... it's always amazing to hear what some families go through and how they somehow survive.

    Kristy

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  16. DeniseMay 3, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    That is so precious my friend.

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  17. Terri TiffanyMay 3, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    Your words always touch me at just the right time:)) (smiling here)

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  18. He & Me + 3May 3, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    I read that same pooh and piglet quote on another blog a few days ago. God is speaking to so many the same message. I love that.

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  19. Nikki (Sarah)May 3, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    first...I love the quote...and love that Piglet....awesome words from you my special friend...You are the total best...

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  20. DebbieMay 3, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    This was soo good and just what I needed to hear today...He is ALWAYS there for us. BLESSINGS, Debbie

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  21. L. E. NeighbourMay 3, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Amen to that :) I have come to rely on Him so much! It's wonderful :D

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  22. SmilingSallyMay 3, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    Thanks for your visit today, Andrea.

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  23. The Red Brick FarmhouseMay 3, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    Sweet Andrea~

    It is amazing what something as simple as a touch can do!

    I thank God that He is always there, cradling me in His hands!

    Blessings~
    Laura

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  24. WandaMay 3, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    Ah, what a great reminder that even when people are not physically present are Heavenly Father longs to provide us comfort. Hope you found the award I left for you at my place.

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  25. ShelbyMay 3, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    While I desperately miss the physical touch of my beloved husband and yearn for it daily, I have found that the Father's touch on me, in my heart, reaches me in ways that even my husband couldn't -- for comfort, for protection, for love. I miss my husband but I am learning to turn even more to the Father.

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  26. Beth E.May 3, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    What a beautiful message, Andrea! I know that a touch from my husband comforts and soothes me, BUT that touch from my Heavenly Father brings me ultimate joy and PEACE!

    Thank you for this post. It has ministered to me.

    Blessings,
    Beth

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  27. orange sugar homeMay 3, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    stated so beautifully. thanks for sharing the good Word. blessings to you!

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  28. VKTMay 3, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    Well said Andrea! How lucky we are that He never forsakes us!!!

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  29. Debby@Just BreatheMay 3, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    Beautiful. I must be very emotional today, I find myself crying on so many blogs today.

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  30. MichMay 3, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    beautiful words...so true.

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  31. myletterstoemilyMay 3, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    oh, that is so true. i pray that i will always
    be conscious of His sweet Presence.

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  32. A Mother AlwaysMay 3, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    This is a lovely reminder to remember he is always there.

    God Bless..

    BM

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  33. DianaMay 3, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    Thank you Andrea. Love Di ♥

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  34. MariMay 3, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Great post! I love the Pooh story and the words you shared!

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  35. Lelia ChealeyMay 3, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    Loved this Andrea and what perfect timing. :)
    I once gave a dear friend a card that had that piglet/pooh conversation on it. Thought it was just the sweetest card.
    Love ya,
    lelia

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  36. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyMay 4, 2010 at 1:56 AM

    This is truly beautiful. Thank you for your blessed words.

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  37. Old Time CindyMay 4, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    You have such a gift with your words. Thanks for sharing.
    Country Blessings,
    Cindy

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  38. SherylMay 4, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    God is speaking to me through so many blogs and tweets and different places I look today.

    Thanks you for following his calling of writing a wonderful post. I needed the assurance.

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  39. NancyMay 4, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    God is the dearest one of all to comfort. Also, a husband, child or friend helps oh so much. Like in your post, I find great peace and joy in the friends I've found within the pages of books.

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  40. RCUBEsMay 4, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Such a great encouragement sister for those feeling like they are alone. Reality is they're not. If they have no friends, there is a Friend Who is always eager to be with us and keep us company. God bless and praying you're okay with your allergy. It's starting to bother me. Take care.

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  41. Saleslady371May 4, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Nothing compares to the Lord's touches. And they come to us in such creative ways: a song, a verse jumping out at us or just a warm feeling in the heart. He has His ways.

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  42. Relyn LawsonMay 4, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    Wasn't A.A. Milne profound? Just beautiful in the simplicity with which he portrayed friendship. Thank you for this. I had forgotten how much I loved it.

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  43. Grandma Yellow HairMay 4, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    What a blessing God has given me to have you in my life. I love you honey
    Thanks for taking the time to pray for me and leave me such uplifting comments
    Love
    Maggie

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  44. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    Beautiful and so true of friends and God.

    Blessings and Hugs to you,
    Tammy

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  45. UnknownMay 4, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    Andrea, sweet friend ~ Your gr-dau, Savannah, is absolutely gorgeous!

    This write today is something I have said so often ... beautifully put, as always. You have such a tender poignant way ...

    It has been my pleasure to meet you & know you, Andrea. I hope our journey will continue to grow.

    TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

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  46. MagdalenaMay 4, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Hi Andrea, Your post is just so lovely! Thank you for sharing words that make us all stop and give thanks and feel peace especially in these difficult times. There are so many loved ones I miss and comforting words and thoughts get me through it all.
    I hope your weekend is lovely
    xoxo

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  47. Runner MomMay 4, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Andrea, this is beautiful. I know exactly what you mean. Thanks so much for sharing your heart.
    Hugs!
    Susan

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  48. Rachel @ Finding JoyMay 4, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    Simply beautiful. I love your posts. They are inspiring and encouraging.

    Thanks for your comment on my blog. I appreciate you.

    Rachel

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  49. Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comMay 4, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    Oh Andrea! My dad and I were just talking last night about the power of touch! Your timing is perfect. Thank you.

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  50. Kelly LMay 5, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    It's much like the touch of a parent to a restless baby - just the mere touch of our soothing hand can help the babe to fall asleep..
    Beautiful post, Andrea.

    Love to you
    Kelly
    I've Become My Mother

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  51. WhiteStoneMay 5, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    That reminds me of a childhood "game" we used to play after bedtime and lights out. One of us would call the other's name. When they responded with "What?" We'd reply with "Nothing, just wondered if you were asleep." lol

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  52. GaiaMay 6, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    I wish I had a really good friend/friends to call upon whenever I am afraid or sad. But when they are not unavailable I sure am glad that My Lord is every ready and always there for me. I feel so blessed.

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  53. HecketyMay 7, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    Piglet and Pooh are great, aren't they? AA Milne was a wise man.

    I've been thinking lately how doubly lucky people with loving partners as well as a loving God are...not sure that makes sense...its easy to take each for granted, but we shouldn't, ever.

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  54. KarenMay 7, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    That is one of the loveliest posts I have ever read. Thank you.

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