Treasure Your
Memories
Day 162
Children are a gift from the Lord. You want the best for
your children – long, happy lives; spiritual growth; and fulfillment. But every
day is a gift from God. Even in your loss, it’s good to be thankful for the
time you did have together.
Rate yourself: Have you been mostly (a) thankful for all the
wonderful times with your child or (b) bitter about the times you won’t have
with your child?
“I had her for almost five years,” says Cindy, who lost her
daughter. “I’m the lucky one. I try not to focus on what is so bad, and I try
to say, ‘Okay, I can’t change it, so let’s look at what’s good or at what’s not
so bad.”
The Bible says that Jesus loves children dearly. Be assured
that your child is precious to Jesus and so are you. “He took the children in
his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them” (Mark 10:16).
After the prayer today, spend time thinking about some
joyous and humorous times you had with your child.
Lord of heaven, calm
my heart and help me to remember right now the precious memories I can learn
from, grow from, and treasure in my heart daily. Amen.
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