Beckoning the Day

I'll write you a lullaby,
a song for the day,
of surfers in the ocean
and children at play,
of a world merry and bright
where angels are common
and fears are slight.
And in this lullaby
I'll sing to you at rest,
I'll hum a little tune of how
God loves and cares for you,
like a mother watching her nest.

This world is so big, my child,
and you're still so small,
but I have faith in the Father
that you'll grow strong and brave
and that through it all
you'll fight your own battles,
though scary they may seem.

For you're never alone, my child,
in a world that seems so big,
you've got me and God,
and the depths of your daydreams
to hold you through the nights
and keep you safe and still.

*To my child, may you always know you're loved, especially by God.
Written on January 17, 2014 while watching the sunset at Thousand Steps Beach, Laguna Beach, CA.