To be a Parent

How hard it is to be a parent.


How hard it is to live in peace and not in anxiety;


worrying and wondering about our children.


Yet, we cling to the cross of Christ.


His passion, His blood shed for all our griefs and sorrows.


The slivers of the cross cut deep into our flesh. 


We cry out for mercy.


Mercy, rich and full, deep and wide;


for us, for all of our children.


Mercy for all of those whom we love. 


Mercy for all those lost, left out, and lonely.


Mercy for all those sick, suffering and sorrowing.


Jesus, be real to us all, 


all of your beloved children.