60 Days to Heaven

I’ve been doing a lot of praying lately. Not that I never prayed before, but I notice that prayer is becoming almost an hourly ritual for me. Part of it can be attributed to my ever-blossoming relationship with God, but the other part, perhaps the part that He (or She) might not like me saying, is that I’m really nervous about our baby.

I think about my wife and baby all of the time. I think about how happy we’ll be, how strong my wife is, how much laughter and love will surround our family, and all of the wonderful things that come along with expanding our family. But as the guy who is responsible for all of this, I also think about the tough times many families are going through. Not just financial, but spiritual and cultural as well.

Everybody’s money is tight, but I think about those families who must deal with thin incomes along with communication issues. I wonder about the children who notice fractured feelings and emotions between their parents, and how they will never know how much that will affect them in their futures. I wonder about the parents whose children are acting out in ways they can’t understand.

And so I pray for them.

I pray that everybody has an opportunity to draw closer to Him (or Her) in a way that will comfort and sustain them. I ask the Lord that love and wisdom surrounds those who seek to draw strength from confusion and strife. I appeal to the Creator to manufacture love amongst people, and to show the world the power of understanding and compassion.

And then I pray that I embody all of these things throughout the days of my life.

This happens pretty frequently throughout the day, and sometimes, I genuinely feel relief and comfort afterwards. Sometimes I still concern myself with the people losing jobs, and if I will be among those tested by tough economic times. I sometimes wonder if I’m a good enough husband, if I’m supportive enough, if I’m patient enough, if I’m strong enough for her.

I believe I am, mostly because I believe in Him (or Her).

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