Day 75, 10 weeks 5 days Undeserved

God, this little child is so helpless and weak, so unable to contribute anything "necessary" to others, so concerned with his needs alone.  Yet I would lay down my life for him.  When you look at me Lord, do You see my helplessness, my weakness, my selfishness? Yet, "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Rom 5:8). There is no explanation except for love - "how great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!" (1 John 3:1).  The love I have for this little baby is a pale reflection of the lavish love You continually have for me! You know my weakness, my every thought (scary!)...yet You love me anyway. You deal, metaphorically, with my poop, my screams, my demands and messes, yet treat me with teh same mercy and tenderness that I strive to show my baby. Thank You so much!!

Tip: When feeling impatient with your child, remember the Lord is so patient with you and try to extend the same grace to your little one.