She sits there in that car seat, beautiful eyes wide open. Her mind just trying to comprehend what kind of strange world she’s in. Only weeks old, there is a personality already forming in that small body. Signs of intelligence show for she knows that, when she starts to cry, someone out there will come and meet the need of her heart. For me, it was love at first sight.
My prayer for her is that in this evil world she will be protected, that at a young age the need of a Savior will be revealed, that she will receive His gift by faith, that her mind will be appreciative of the many opportunities life has available, and that she will choose the right ones. I also pray that she will love her parents, friends along with enemies, and the church of God. In addition I pray that the Lord will make it possible that when her end comes she can say, “I fought a good fight, I finished my course and I kept the faith.”
Proverbs 3:1-6
My child, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in mind.
Then you will live a long time,
and your life will be successful.
Don’t ever forget kindness and truth.
Wear them like a necklace.
Write them on your heart as if on a tablet.
Then you will be respected
and will please both God and people.
Trust the Lord with all your heart,
and don’t depend on your own understanding.
Remember the Lord in all you do,
and he will give you success.
Life has to be lived on a cursed earth with fallen mankind, and because of that, everyone needs a guiding light.
Give it some thought.
Gary