Any mother with a child away from home knows the longing to receive a letter, a call, even a card.
Once when out of the country, I called home to check on Mother and Daddy. After talking with Daddy for a few minutes, he said, “Here—your mother wants to say something.” Because Mother’s speech had been affected by a stroke, I wondered how she would do. She came on the line, her voice weak, her spirit indomitable. “I just wanted to hear your voice,” she said.
I know how it is with me when the children are away. Just the sound of their voices warms and comforts me.
I wonder if God does not long at times just to hear our voices. In prayer we are coming to almighty God, the Creator of the universe, the King of kings and Lord of lords. But He is also our Father. He longs to hear from us—not only when we are asking for things, but also to tell Him we love Him and to talk over the happenings of the day, just to fellowship with our Father, who loves us.
Taken by permission from “Growing in Prayer,” by Ruth Bell Graham, Decision magazine, August 1973, ©1973 The Ruth Graham Literary Trust.
Beautiful! All of Ruth Graham's thoughts, words, and writings are beautiful! She honors her Lord and Saviour and inspires others to do so.
My love for MY FATHER IN HEAVEN makes me to speak n talk to HIM always.. I love the write up,tnx.
My son is in his first year of college and the sound of his voice always brightens my day. I know the Father loves to hear our voice because of his incredible love for us. Ruth Graham was a wonderful lady and she will always be missed.
So true.we should always talk to God in adoration and reverential fear.
What an amazing Lady she was!
Thank you for those words of hope and inspiration. It was just what I needed to read today!
My mother never celebrated my birthday once in my life. I don't know how to answer your question.
awww…uve taught me..God bless u