Oh sweet child, you have already given me such joy. There is nothing you need to do to earn my love. I have loved you since you were the hope in my own daughter’s heart, the hope that doctors told her was in vain. But God….
But God heard your Mommy’s and Daddy’s prayers, and ours, and now you, our miracle, snuggled in my arms this very day as my joy overflowed. You are the very fulfillment of the promise of the goodness of our heavenly Father and we all thank him so much for you.
There is a reason why your name means “Living Love Warrior.”
How do I pray for you, precious one? I can think of no greater prayer than this.
My response is to get down on my knees before the Father, this magnificent Father who parcels out all heaven and earth. I ask him to strengthen you by his Spirit—not a brute strength but a glorious inner strength—that Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in. And I ask him that with both feet planted firmly on love, you’ll be able to take in with all followers of Jesus the extravagant dimensions of Christ’s love. Reach out and experience the breadth! Test its length! Plumb the depths! Rise to the heights! Live full lives, full in the fullness of God.
God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us. (Ephesians 3:14-21 The Message)
Charis: Subject to Change 
Congratulations on the birth of your new grandchild. Enjoy!
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Thank you. I intend to.
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Beautiful prayer! Children are indeed precious and a gift from God. Welcome to the world, little one!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Thank you, Francine. She is indeed precious.
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Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful! What a treasured blessing to begin the new year and a wonderful new season in all of you lives. God’s blessings to all!
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Thank you. We certainly feel blessed.
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Amen!
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Thanks, Ted.
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Each baby is a new living miracle and this one is no exception! Congratulations! How blessed she is to have a grandmother who prays for her!! Have fun with her!! 🙂
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Thank you, Daisy. We are already enjoying her!
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how absolutely precious ! God keep her safe in your arms and His. Blessings friend ~Deborah
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Thank you, Deborah.
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Congratulations! Your new grandchild is truly a miracle.
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Thank you, NPR. We are certainly enjoying her.
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Born into a family who loves God and who is loved by God … what a perfect beginning. Congratulations …. and thankyou for visiting my blog.
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I enjoy the work of wordsmiths with an appreciation for beauty. Your poem “You Took My Thorns” reveals your tender heart. Thanks for dropping by.
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Congratulations.. beautifully written. Thank you for visiting my blog.
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Thank you. Blessings on your day.
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So beautiful! Congratulations on the birth of this child! Thanks for the follow. I’ve been enjoying your posts. Hugs, Natalie 🙂
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Thank you, Natalie. She’s walking now, and is such a joy. I’m enjoying your blog. Your images and words are wonderful!
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Reblogged this on fuzzypebble and commented:
Children are the gold of Heaven, God’s living thoughts, His words, His breath….cherish them I surely do, I see God in every one of them, love just shines from within them….such blessings. The purpose of sacrificial LoVE.
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A glorious prayer, may the Lord hear your heart and bring forth the fruit you ask in her life. My wife and I recently were blessed with a granddaughter (Gabriella) through our daughter and son-in law so this really touches. Thank-you.
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Blessings on you, your sweet grandchild, and all the generations to follow,
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