Grow in wisdom and stature

Tonight, Cora woke up crying after she had been asleep for a while. Craig was the first one to go in and hold her. Of course, I couldn't stay out for long. I rushed in there and held her for a few minutes then offered to lay with her in her bed (thank goodness she is in her full size bed).

As I was laying there watching her fall back to sleep, I prayed. I prayed that Cora would grow up to make wise decisions. I prayed for her heart. I prayed for her gifts and abilities and that she would use them as she grows older. I prayed for her future husband. I also prayed for her protection. This world is already turning into a scary place. I can't imagine what it will be like in 10, 20 or even 60 more years! Who knows what trials Cora will face in the future, but I pray that she will rely on God.

The verse that I thought of while I was praying was Luke 2:52:

 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

I want these things for Cora. I want her to grow wiser and grow bigger, but most of all I want her to grow in favor with God.

I consider it an honor to be her mommy and to be able to have those special moments to lay there next to her.