THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Saturday 1st Aug 2026

Love's Response

He stood there in his soggy, smelly diaper -
a helpless creature
reaching up to his father.

I marveled that anyone could love this
runny-nosed, candy-smeared,
tear-streaked being
enough to lift him up,
kiss him, and care for his needs.

I heard Your whisper, Lord.
And I remembered
how I came to You --
heartbroken and dirty
from playing in the world.

Thank You, Father,
for picking me up
and loving me
through my unloveliness..
~ Kitty Chappell

Let me hear Your loving kindness in the morning; For I trust in You; 
Teach me the way in which I should walk; For to You I lift up my soul.
~ Psalm 143:8

Extracted from Spiritual Thoughts            Maritta Terrell