The Simple Gospel

By: Brenda Wieneke

This is the pray I wrote in response to my week at home instead traveling to Rome.

Dear Father,

Thank You, thank You for it all. As I look into Clement’s eyes and feed him, I am reminded that You have, is, and will always feed me. You’ve nourished me just as I nourish Clement. You’ve lifted me up, looking into my eyes the way I do with him. You’ve been beside me, watching me in awe. You’ve woken me up each morning with a smile. You’ve hugged me when I needed comfort, held me when I wanted to yell and scream, and cared for me so tenderly. You’ve nursed me back to life and uplifted my soul.

Heavenly Father, You have lifted my spirit to new heights. All glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. I am reminded that You have been there all along, doing everything to get my attention. My time with Clement this week has been Your time with me, a time You needed to love Your daughter, a time to remind me of my true identity as Your child, a time to heal the broken parts within me.

Most importantly, it has been a time for You to reveal the true image of who You are as my Father, a Father who has fought for me, protected me, and chosen me when my earthly parents didn’t. A Father who has been right beside me as I learn what it means to be a mom, a wife, and still a little girl at heart. A Father who has held my hands when I longed for my earthly parents to. A Father who continually reminds me to call on Him.

What I have done for Clement this week reflects what You have done for me, are doing for me, and will continue to do for me. You are my Father, and I am Your child, a child who can live freely because she has a Father who is always near, holding her, guiding her, and loving her.

Oh, how I love You, Lord. Words cannot fully express the depth of my love for You. The only way I know how is through my praise.

My prayer throughout Lent has been to boldly say, “I am Your beloved.” I am, and I can confidently say that now. Lord, all that I am and all that I have is Yours. You have taken complete ownership of me, and my soul rejoices in that.

Thank You for this week.

I love You, Father.