LOVE THEM IN RETURN

BY

Laura Lee Christian

"God is love"
says the Bible
in 1 John 4:16
God is the Lord
the maker of heaven and earth
He knew us in our mother's womb
and thought of us before the foundation 
of the world
He's present now, is working now
In existence at this very time
his tender embrace
calms and soothes
He cares about our every need
He gives us friends and family
and releases us from tension
he gave us birds and puppy dogs
rainbows and sunsets
and glimmering clouds
a child's soft kss
a playful game
a happy skip
a laughing fall
loving little hands
and eager eyes
find a simple flower
any kind or color
and it becomes the priceless gift
to moms throughout the world
trusting hearts
without a worry
rest in wings of love
Heavenly Father and Jesus
and angels round about
Holy Spirit give us
the deep sense
of knowing we are cared for
so that we may know
what your little children know
and love them in return.