A Pap-Pap Moment With the Lord

by | Jun 25, 2019 | Devotional | 1 comment

baby_hand_in_fathers.jpg

One Sunday morning in the Mesa Branch, Arizona, Brother Pete Giannetti ended his sermon by encouraging us to have a Pap-Pap moment with the Lord. To back this statement up, he described how he spent the prior evening with his precious, newest grandson, Baby Leo. Baby Leo was getting fussy when his mom tried to put him in his car seat to return home. Brother Pete asked his daughter to give him a moment with Baby Leo.

Brother Pete took Baby Leo into his arms and sang a lullaby to him. This began to calm the baby, and his eyes started to drift to sleep. He asked Mom if he could hold the baby just a little longer. Then, Mom fastened Baby Leo in his car seat, and wouldn’t you know it, he was calm and slept the whole way home.

Brother Pete’s suggestion to have a Pap-Pap moment with the Lord resonated with me.

As I write this, I am going through a trial where I feel like I’ve been surrounded in battle, and the only thing I can safely do is surrender. In my cries to the Lord, the verse He showed me is from Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God…” Can I be still enough to remain calm in this storm, or am I going to make a fuss and scream and try to figure this out? The only thing I found I could do in this situation is to be still. Just like the example of Baby Leo, if I am still enough to hear the Lord’s voice, then I will be brought to a place of safety.

Logically, I know what to do, but my emotions get in the way. Like the baby, I start fussing at the idea of something uncomfortable. Surely, Leo has already figured out that he doesn’t like the car seat. Who could blame him? Riding backwards and being all constrained cannot be very fun. However, something superseded the fuss. It was the loving, soothing voice of his grandfather — the Pap-Pap moment.

So what does a Pap-Pap moment with the Lord look like?

  • Is it hearing His voice through scripture?
  • Is it hearing His voice through song?
  • Is it hearing His voice through prayer?
  • Is it hearing His voice in testimony?
  • Is it hearing His voice through the Holy Spirit?

Knowing that my Father has urged me to be still and know that He is in control of my situation does bring me comfort. Even though I do have to be uncomfortable for a while until it is resolved, I need to rest in His promises and spend a Pap-Pap moment with the Lord, hearing His voice and feeling the love that only my Father can give.

Bio Linda new

This article has undergone ministry review and approval.

1 Comment

  1. Tommy Venafro

    Nice job with this Linda. Well done!

    Reply

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Further Reading

Drop the Blanket

Do these words sound familiar? “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” Quietly and confidently, Linus says, “Sure Charlie Brown. I can tell you what Christmas is all about.” Then Linus walks to the center of the stage with the lights shining...

Read More

Never Miss a New Article

Subscribe to Our Email List
Sign up and get every new blog post sent straight to your inbox so you always have the day’s devotional at your fingertips.

We never share your email address with anyone for any reason, and we use it only to send you Gospel Blog emails. Just articles, not ads!

Your Story for God’s Glory

Share Your Testimony on Miracle Monday

We devote Miracle Monday to sharing miracle stories. From finding a lost wedding ring to healing cancer on the spot, Jesus Christ has done it all, big and small.

And we want to hear about what He’s done for you.

The Gospel Blog Is Open for Submissions

We encourage devotional-style or scripture-based articles in the ballpark of 500 words. We are open to any topic that glorifies God and unites the Church.