Safety is a feeling that we all need and crave. It allows us to rest, and to feel comforted. Whether you feel it in the form of a happy family, or a warm bed, or someone you know you can trust, the feeling of safety is crucial to our spiritual wellbeing.
I remember the last time I felt especially safe. It was less than a month ago. I was at church for a special event. When the speaker took a short break and everyone had a few minutes to collect themselves, I turned to my friend and told her I loved her. She wrapped her arms around me and held me close. I put my arm around her too, and rested my head on her chest, my eyes closed tight, just soaking it in. Then I heard her say something that I didn't even know I needed to hear. She said, "This is where you belong. Right here." Those simple words quickly made their way from her lips to my wounded heart, and I could feel my eyes about to fill with tears. I hugged her tighter, allowing the Love, and Acceptance, and sense of Belonging to sink deep inside of me. I could feel the warmth of those words, and I understood their meaning better than ever. And in that moment, for just a few seconds, I was home. Wrapped in the embrace of someone I knew loved me dearly. We all need to feel safe and sound. Everyone needs to be rockabyed sometimes. <3