The Sanctity of Every Child

DoorDash showed up at Kelsey Golden’s house in Kingsville, Texas, with an order of 31 cheeseburgers. Kelsey was mystified at first; then she realized that her 2-year-old son, Barrett, had placed the order while playing with her phone. After a few minutes, Kelsey was amused. “He doesn’t even like cheeseburgers!” Her neighbors helped consume the food.
“Your children are not your children alone. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you. You may give them your love, but not your thoughts, for they have their own thoughts. You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.”
​– Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet
Affirmative prayer: Infinite Presence, I give thanks for the goodness, beauty and divine potential of every child. With love, encouragement, and a belief in their sanctity, I bless these beloved souls to their lives of wholeness. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.

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