Meditation On the Birth of Children

At dawn tide, I implore the Almighty: “I have been sent a child. He is my beloved guest. I thank Thee for his life. As I am, he also is called by Thy command, and this unites us. He is a person who has appeared to speak of Thee. He is a man—not a future man. He is a man today. Therefore, he is different from other men. I accept him as I accept another man. I accept my child, whom I name in secret in my heart. I protect him in his childhood. I welcome, accept, acknowledge and forgive him. I accept his weaknesses and do not force him with my strength because I love him. I accept him and love him for who he is. For this, I love him and this elevates my own spirit.”

In the evening, I beseech God: “I have been sent a child. She is beloved to me without measure. I thank God for her life. As I have appeared, she also has appeared to mention and to serve Thee. She is a woman—not a future woman. Because of this, she is different from other women. She is a woman today, whom I cherish as a welcomed member of my family. I accept the woman child, and I name her in my secret heart to show that she is united with us. My love shields her. My life defends her. I understand her frailties and gifts, tolerate and forgive her and use my strength to protect her. For whom she is, I accept and love her, and this refreshes and cheers my spirit.”