The Atonement Child
““I’m going home to get some sleep, honey. I’ll be back tomorrow.” Dynah was already asleep, exhausted from the hours of labor. Hannah stood a moment longer at the bedside, gazing at the blonde tendrils of hair curling against her daughter’s temples. She looked so young and untouched by the tragedies of life.
How is it possible You gave me such a daughter, Lord? I am so undeserving. She’s brave and true, and she stood firm. God, forgive me. I tried to convince her to follow in my footsteps. ...I remember all those years of emptiness and separateness from You, and yet, You redeemed me. You brought me up out of the pit. And You gave me this atonement child. I was like Rachel of old, mourning for my child, refusing to be consoled because my baby was no more. And then I returned to You, and You said to me, “Cease your cries of mourning. Wipe the tears from your eyes. The sorrow you have shown shall have its reward. There is a hope for your future.” And now You’ve shown me, Father.MoreLess
How is it possible You gave me such a daughter, Lord? I am so undeserving. She’s brave and true, and she stood firm. God, forgive me. I tried to convince her to follow in my footsteps. ...I remember all those years of emptiness and separateness from You, and yet, You redeemed me. You brought me up out of the pit. And You gave me this atonement child. I was like Rachel of old, mourning for my child, refusing to be consoled because my baby was no more. And then I returned to You, and You said to me, “Cease your cries of mourning. Wipe the tears from your eyes. The sorrow you have shown shall have its reward. There is a hope for your future.” And now You’ve shown me, Father.MoreLess
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