Notes on Hope Devotional

You’re a Daughter First

My dear daughter,

Before you were a mother, you were a daughter first
I formed you and knit you together in your mother’s womb
I was there when you took your first step and spoke your first word
I saw you at your birthday parties and at Christmas
Opening presents and singing songs.

Before you were a mother, you were a daughter first
I saw the cruel words other kids spoke to you
The mean girls who ignored you and didn’t pick you for the team,
I saw your tears and recorded each one as you felt all the emotions.

Before you were a mother, you were a daughter first
I rejoiced with you as you walked down the aisle to say “I do”
I was there when you had your first fight, and wondered what you had done
I was there in the delivery room when you gave birth and cried with joy
I was also in the room when they slowly said, “I’m sorry for your loss.”

You are and always will be a daughter first, my daughter,
Who I love, delight in, sing over, pray over, and shower goodness
I see you, hear you, and know you, every hair on your head 
I sing over you and smile each time I look at you.

You are loved and delighted in dear daughter
Let me love you lavishly
As you walk in my love, I will sustain you
Carry you and comfort you
I will hold you by my right hand.

You are my beloved daughter, my daughter, first and foremost.

I love you

Your Heavenly Father