June 30

When I was a little girl, my father used to tuck me into bed at night. He talked with me, prayed with me, and laid his big hand on my little face. I did not move because I wanted to keep the feeling of that big hand on my face. It was a comfort to me.

Later, when I was in the concentration camp, I would sometimes pray, “My heavenly Father, will you lay Your hand on my face?” That would bring me peace, and I would be able to sleep. Because father showed me his fatherly love, I could later understand the heavenly Father’s love. Fathers and mothers, show your children your love.

I have loved you with an everlasting love . . .

Jeremiah 31:3     

Our Father, if we are parents or grandparents, help us to reflect Your love to our children and grandchildren to train them in trusting their earthly protectors so that they can find the way when they need their heavenly Father’s help.