Mark 1:41, Matthew 8:3
Lord, I love the story of how You touched the leper, the 'untouchable'. Your compassion led You to do the one thing no one else was willing to do - actually TOUCH him. Lately my baby has developed a terrible eczema over his face, back, arms and legs. It's ugly and red and some is pussy and gross. yet I love this little boy and continue to touch and kiss him. When I rub lotion on his 'wounds', he grins at me with eyes full of love and thankfulness. Father, help me to never withhold loving touch from my boy - even when his body or his behavior may be repulsive - help me to demonstrate touches of love that you created us all to need.
Tip: Gary Chapman's book, The Five Love Languages for Children, is a great resources as the kids get older (3 and up).
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