What a gift

My mother used to tell me that I would understand certain things after I had a child of my own. Well, I finally understand what she is talking about. And even more, I am crushed at what God did for us, sending his son to die on the cross. I look into little blue eyes right here and I want to protect him from every hurt and even hurt those who hurt him. It is so hard to imagine sending him to die so that someone like me could have eternal life....sending him to be brutally hurt....for the benefit of those who hurt him. Oh that I could be so merciful and compassionate as our God! He is amazing indeed!