Just One Look

     As I walked up the stairs to where Captain was, I was thinking about what I would talk to Him about. When I got next to Him, He turned His head from the seas and looked into my face, lovingly. He really loves me, I thought. Wonder why? What does He see in me? I desired to see what He saw, and then maybe I could love myself.
     "Look into His eyes," His Spirit seemed to say. So, right then and there, I purposely did that. When I did, love flowed out. I fixed my gaze on His face and just stared. I was trying to "see myself" in His eyes, and I did. The reflection of me shined like a diamond. I was beautiful, in His sight! I wanted to remain there forever, but then suddenly the ship slammed into a big wave, and I was forced to look away and catch my balance on the bannister beside me. Using my peripheral vision, I saw Captain still looking at me, though. He didn't take His eyes off me!





     Even when I looked away to try and keep myself from falling, He was watching, as if He was protecting me with His gaze. Throughout my life, He had reminded me that He has been watching me like a little sparrow, even when I was trying to save myself or when I wasn't aware of it.
     Now, what could I say to Him? There was nothing, because just looking in His eyes brought all the comfort and love I needed. I kissed Him on the cheek, with my eyes full of tears because of His love for me, and quietly slipped down the stairs. Feeling dreamy now, I went to the lower berth where my bed was, and peacefully went to sleep, feeling full of His love and grace.