Hand-Writing

In college and grad school, I often used what I referred to as my "Palm-Pilot." I would write on the palm of my hand key words of things I needed to remember: emails to send, books to return, times to meet people. I didn't trust myself to remember to look at my planner for these urgent details, but my hand? I could never lose it. It was always there to see, as long as I didn't wash it too often. I think I even used this special technique this week, when I was trying to remember to get my phone service switched and call my student loan companies.

A few minutes ago I was reading over some of my favorite verses in Isaiah and found this one:

"...I would not forget you! See, I have written your name on My hand." (Isaiah 49:15,16)

I can hear God telling me, "Look, Andrea. I'm writing your name on my hand. There's no way I'm going to forget about you. I know exactly where you are, exactly what you're feeling, and exactly why I have you there."

My name is on His hand, so I know Jesus will not forget me. It's not written in ink that will fade away; it's in scars that will last forever.

Jesus, please help me to remember you too. Write Your name on my heart and my hand.