Mercy's Arms

Yesterday in sacrament meeting my sister-in-law, Laura, sang a beautiful song entitled "Mercy's Arms." I am a very visual person and love the imagery contained in the scriptures of being encircled in the arms of the Lord's love. Maybe it's because I'm a Mom now and don't really have anyone to take care of me, but I feel so secure thinking that I'm safe in the Lord's arms, that He will protect me, and will lead me safely back to Him. I recently discovered a couple scriptures that support this idea. Isaiah 41:13 says: "For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee." Isaiah 42:6 says: "I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles." I remember a time I had to make restitution for something I had done wrong and I vividly felt the Savior holding my hand. I think His presence in our lives is sometimes more literal than we recognize. I crave the day when I can stand in His presence and truly be encircled in the arms of His love-- mercy's arms.