On the wall in the Mother’s Room in our ward building, there is a picture of Christ surrounded by children. I find myself in there once or twice on any given Sunday and the picture always makes me think about what it would have been like if I had been a mother in the Americas when Christ came. How special to have your child blessed by Christ! But since I live, um, a few years later then when Christ was here that’s not our earthly experience. I think you might agree with me that Life is Crazy. While it can be stressful for myself at times, I think I worry more about my kids and how they will navigate their future because, well, I won’t always be there to help them. But I know I can do my best to help them come to Christ during our time in many, many ways. And also send as many Mother’s Prayers towards Heaven as I can squeeze in during my lifetime. 🙂
Jesus won’t you bless this babe
Like you did to those of old,
Who you gathered all around you
And told Them to “Behold!”
This babe is just as sweet and kind
As those you once beheld.
The ones you gathered by your side
And lovingly upheld.
He may be here now with me
Instead of in your arms.
But he’s just as sweet as those before
With all his baby charms.
And while his time is different
Then those who came before
He could use your strength now with him –
Maybe even more.
For his time here is a dark time
As we prepare for you again.
His time here is a dark time
In a dark world filled with sin.
I hope that he can navigate
The things that he must do.
I know that he could use the strength
Of someone strong like you.
Oh Jesus won’t you bless this babe
Like those you did of old,
So he always has the strength he needs
To be kind and strong and bold.
Jesus all my love for him
Is more than words can say.
And by your side is where I wish
Him each and every day.