Monday, August 30, 2010

+DEV+ Loving Touch

Date: August 30, 2010 11:49 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Loving Touch

Loving Touch

"People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them, Jesus called the children to him and said, 'Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them'" (Luke 18:15-16a).
Scripture Focus: Luke 18:15-17

Research has proven the need for loving touch. Experiments on baby animals showed stunted mental, emotional, and even physical growth when touch was withheld. Human babies living in orphanages display developmental problems when workers only feed and cleanse them, failing to hold them or show love to them by touch.

In addition to being necessary for proper growth, loving touch releases chemicals in the brain that remove depression and bolster healing. The sense of touch is a gift from our Creator.

God's touch brings life and love. The Bible speaks of God touching the hearts of men (1 Samuel 10:26). He is willing to touch our hearts, too. Go to Him and request His touch. You can almost see Him gathering the little ones of Luke 18 to Himself. Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbors, and children world-wide to Jesus through prayer. Ask Him to touch them and help them develop into emotionally and spiritually healthy adults.

Insight: Crawl up on your heavenly Father's lap and rest your head on His shoulder. Let His loving touch bring health to your soul.

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