Today's Daily Bread
Photographer Anne Geddes has made an art form out of taking
pictures of sleeping babies. Her photos evoke smiles. Nothing is a
better image of peace than a sleeping child.
But between naps and nighttime, caring for children is an exhausting
and relentless responsibility. In their innocence and enthusiasm,
children can get themselves into life-threatening situations in no time.
After a hectic day of chasing, entertaining, protecting, feeding,
dressing, guarding, guiding, and making peace between squabbling
siblings, parents are eager for bedtime. After the toys are put away and
the pajamas are put on, the sleepy toddler slows down, cuddles with mom
or dad for a bedtime story, and finally falls asleep. Later, before
putting themselves to bed, parents check on their children one more time
to make sure all is peaceful in dreamland. The serene beauty of a
sleeping child makes all the day’s frustrations worthwhile.
Scripture indicates that God’s ideal condition for His children is
peace (Lev. 26:6), but too often in our immaturity we get into trouble
and cause conflict. Like parents of young children, God desires for us
to become weary of wrongdoing and to rest in the safety and contentment
of His loving ways.
Lord, help me not to squabble and cause friction
with others about unimportant matters.
May I instead find rest in Your love and wisdom,
and seek peace. Amen.
with others about unimportant matters.
May I instead find rest in Your love and wisdom,
and seek peace. Amen.
In His will is our peace. —Dante
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