I haven't really thought much about what you'll look like until the last couple days. After we reviewed some of our (failed) 3D photos, our doctor thinks you have my face. I don't know that I agree, but I suppose we'll see. We joke about your personality, I really hope it's as determined as we joke, and if I'm right, I will spend the first 6 years of your life regretting that statement. Haha.
Throughout pregnancy, I've had only one constant prayer for your life. When I've been home by myself, when I'm up late at night, I've sang to you. It's the same song over and over. Sometimes I let Selah sing it, but it's been there. This song is my prayer to you, little one. I've asked the Lord to give you a real understanding of what these words mean and that you would come to rely on the beauty that is redemption and grace found in Christ.
He loves you, baby, so much more than your dad or I ever will. We will make mistakes, but his grace is greater than those. We will fall short, but he never does. Before accomplishments, talents, and all those other things we want... we pray we will raise you to love your God wholeheartedly.
How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that left Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom.
Beautiful <3
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