Gentle Arms of Jesus

When we received word that our friend's little grandson passed away last night, God stopped me in my tracks. I had been grumbling, complaining, griping, and more. About nothing. Truly nothing. Nothing matters now.

Praying the Lord will comfort, as only His spirit can. There are no words. But we try.

I wish I had this song finished, but my co-writer, Carrie, will be singing it. As a photographer, she was looking for a song to use, to give in a keepsake slideshow to couples who have lost a young child. Since I didn't have anything like that, I offered to write one, with her help.

Please pray that the Father will use Gentle Arms of Jesus to touch lives. We all suffer, we all fear the unknown...but losing a child leaves an emptiness that only the Lord can fill.

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Gentle Arms of Jesus
(c)2008 Carrie LaFollette/Eva Wilson

VI
You were growing, I was growing, too
Knowing I would share my hopes and dreams with you
Treasuring your sweetness, my little child within
Someday we’ll never have to say goodbye again

CHORUS
I believe you were the answer to my prayers
Although I couldn't hold you very long
He will always keep you in His tender care
For the gentle arms of Jesus are strong
Oh, the gentle arms of Jesus are strong

VII
I have questions I don’t understand
But I know you’re safe now in His loving Hands
Resting in His presence, surrounded by His light
His peace washes over me His arms hold me tight

bridge:
I wanted one more lullaby ~ one more goodnight
One more way to say I love you, my child
The Lord is watching over you,
He'll take good care of you
He’s singing over you

CHORUS
I believe you were the answer to my prayers
Although I couldn't hold you very long
He will always keep you in His tender care
For the gentle arms of Jesus are strong
Oh, the gentle arms of Jesus are strong

Prayers Appreciated

Time stands still on days like this. Received sad news.

My cousin, Mike, is in a coma. He's been in poor health, but I didn't expect this. I'm holding onto a thread of hope that he could recover, but right now it's not looking good. I haven't seen Mike in many years, but I'm close to his sister, Mary.

My niece's husband's father also fell ill. Not expected to pull through.

So hard on the family. Prayers appreciated.

The Lord brought this Scripture to mind today, and it brought comfort. "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life." Prov 13:12 Reminds me that here on earth, our hearts are sick with grief as hope is deferred. But the tree of life awaits in Heaven, for all who believe in Christ...and our desires will be fulfilled there.