He was despised and rejected by mankind,
a man of suffering, and familiar with pain.
Like one from whom people hide their faces
he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.
Isaiah 53:3 (NIV)
Dear Jesus, today my child rejected me. I never saw it coming, but she locked the door and wanted nothing to do with me. So much love has been poured into this beloved child, but I guess the more I loved the more pain I feel in the rejection.
Then I remember, Jesus, how You loved beyond all imaginings, and yet mankind rejected You. Please help me to never forget all that You sacrificed for me, including giving up Your life. And please heal the relationship with my child. In Jesus’ powerful name I pray. Amen.
Questions for Pondering…
When have some of my thoughts and deeds seemed like a rejection of Christ?
How can the Lord help me in raising up my child in the ways she should go?
