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Daily Bread

Sweet slumber

The Philippine Star

I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8

 

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.

                          — Julie Ackerman Link

 

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.

 

READ: Leviticus 26:1-12

 

In His will is our peace. — Dante

BEDTIME

CHILDREN

IN HIS

JULIE ACKERMAN LINK

MAY I

PARENTS

PEACE

PHOTOGRAPHER ANNE GEDDES

SLEEPING

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