Throughout 2015, Luke and I are selecting a monthly verse to memorize and meditate on. Last month’s verse proved to be an excellent “birth mantra” and was effective in helping me push through the toughest parts of my labor. This month, we selected a verse that we can speak as a blessing over our little Charlie. This beautiful passage, which was initially given to Moses and Aaron to bless the Israelites, is often referred to as the Lord’s Prayer of the Old Testament.

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ~ Numbers 6:24-26