by Max Lucado
Alicia only weighs 22 pounds and is much shorter than children her age. She suffers from progeria—a genetic aging disease that strikes one child in 8-million. She’s bald. Her hearing is bad. Her stamina is that of an old person. And she’s only ten.
Mostly, she’s patient with the constant curiosity. But at times it gets to be too much for her mother and she lashes out. Who could blame her? Such is the nature of parental love—a love regardless of imperfections. Not because the parent is blind. Just the opposite. They see vividly. She sees Alicia’s inability as clearly as anyone. But she also sees Alicia’s value.
So does God! God sees us with the eyes of a Father. He sees our defects, errors, and blemishes. But He also sees our value. Each human being is a treasure. A source of joy!
“When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.” Mark 6:34
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Max Lucado
From: In the Eye of the Storm
Used by permission
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