The Power Of Touch
Jesus touched multitudes while here on earth.
He washed feet. He reached out to little children.
(Mark 10:14-16), to lepers (Matt 8:3), to the
sick (Mark 5:29) and to the dead (Mark 5:41-42).
By touching those society considered "untouchable,"
He modeled love, tenderness and compassion. When
Jesus healed someone, He touched them. Now He
could have just said, "Be healed," but He didn't.
He touched them and then said, "Be healed." People
wanted to touch Jesus too, like the woman who wanted
to touch the hem of His garment. Whether young or
old, we are usually comforted by another's loving
touch. It evokes pleasure, reassures us, and it
tells us we are not alone. An unspoken language,
a soothing hand, an arm around someone grieving.
Touch goes deeper than just the skin. It reaches
into hearts, with the power to change someone
forever. Never forget you're in God's hands and
that your children and the others you love are,
likewise in yours.
Pass It On
(1) Hold hands during mealtime prayers.
(2)Walk one-on-one with each child. Swing hands and
talk. Tell jokes. Sing.
(3)Bad day. Sigh dramatically and say, "I sure could
use a great big hug from someone special.
(4) Wonderful day! Shout, "Hey everybody! Come hug me!
I had the best day!"
(5) Make "Hug Sandwiches," with your spouse, gently
surprise unsuspecting children.
(6) Declare "100 Hugs Day," Count.
(7) Do Four-Directions Kisses: North: foreheads,
south, chins, east/west, chins.
(8) Wrap your arm around your children during church,
while waiting together or watching Tv.
(9) Appy the Pat Principle: "When in doubt, pat."
God made lots of patting places...heads, cheeks,
knees, hands, shoulders and backs.
Remember everyone needs loving touches, and our
children are gifts from God, He touched us,
He loved us, and we can pass His loving touch
to those we know and love. When's the last time
you took 60 seconds and gave your spouse and kids
a passel of hugs and kisses? Are you a few shy?
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