Overflowing Love

“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” 

Dear Heavenly Father, 

How can you be pleased with me? 

You created me for a specific intention, 

Like a special key to unlock some hidden purpose. 

However, it remains a mystery to me. 

How do I know what I am doing is what you are intending? 

More concerning, 

Am I even worthy of the mission you have brought forth to me? 

I am willful, 

I get distracted, 

I stumble. 

Of course, you have known all of these, 

My shortcomings, 

My nature, 

My doubts. 

Yet, you loved me into being, 

And created me in your image. 

Have I been myopic? 

I have been self-preoccupied, 

And have forgotten your infinite Goodness. 

If a mother dotes on her baby who does not yet know how to reciprocate love, 

How much more, then, do you, O perfect love, delight in me? 

In times of my self-doubts, 

Help me to remember to bask in your overflowing love for me. 

Your Little One 

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