Hugs from Jesus

I don't know if you have ever felt a hug from Jesus - or even realised when He was giving you one!

I realised this for the first time yesterday, when something I had prayed about was answered, and I was left feeling nothing but God's love around me :)

Two nights ago I was having a low self esteem day, and I found myself in tears as I stood in front of the mirror telling God everything I was so deeply unhappy about. I went to bed feeling pretty yucky, and needless to say, the morning did not bring sunshine and happiness...

I had a few errands to do yesterday (and needless to say I was pretty grumpy and depressed!) - when I walked into a new hairsalon to give my mom something I had borrowed. As I walked in, she asked me out of the blue if I had time to try out the new hairdresser. Feeling pretty yucky already, I decided whatevs, let's see what happens.

The minute I sat down, the hairdresser looked at me and said the same words I had prayed the night before. The words "frizzy" and "tired" came up; but so did the words "I can help you with that."

Well, I left that salon with a new hairstyle - and a new outlook!

I fully believe I walked into that salon for a reason, and I know God gave me one of the biggest bear hugs of all time :)

So today as you go about your business, take a few moments to just stop and see how God is sending you hugs!