New Every Morning: He Knows My Name

The first time I cried over this song was when my friend Susan showed me a video of her son's preschool class singing it at their graduation ceremony last May. Talan (her son) is such a great kid, and I had recently found out about my condition and what it would require. Hearing those covenant kids confidently proclaim that the GOD of the universe knows their names gave me comfort and hope. He knew the baby I was carrying, and He knew me..."He sees each tear that falls and hears me when I call." I remember thinking that God was speaking encouragement to me back in May.

He did that again this morning at Reese's baptism. I think I would have requested this song if I had thought of it, but I missed the message from the dear lady planning the service, so I didn't even get a chance at doing so if I had thought of it. But guess what? It was one of the songs we sang this morning as a congregation. And I cried over it again. (Although the moment was slightly impeded by the nerves I was feeling over taking my crazy one-year-old up in front. I was convinced she was going to tell Pastor Mark, "No, No, No! My baby!" when he put water on Reese's head. She tends to say that exact line any time someone unfamiliar comes near her sister. I know I should be glad she loves the baby, but it mortifies me every time. Thankfully she was silent :)

We had a great day celebrating God's promises to Reese, and we are so thankful for the legacy of faith she has and for the friends and family surrounding her and praying for her. Not all of them were here today, of course, so here are some highlights.