The heartbroken father, disheartened by the disciples, turned to their Master. His son was in a desperate situation, and every effort seemed to fail. But the child was freed from evil when the father, in faith, obeyed Jesus' instruction: "Bring him to me." Children are God's precious gift, though they bring worries too. They can bring joy or sorrow, be filled with God's Spirit, or consumed by evil. God's Word offers one remedy for all their struggles: "Bring them to me." Let's pray fervently for them, starting from infancy!

Sin is present; our prayers should attack it early. Our cries for our children should begin before they face this sinful world. In youth, they'll show signs of resistance to God's voice and prayer, but Jesus still calls, "Bring them to me." As they grow, they may fall deep into sin, opposing God. When our hearts break, let's remember Jesus' healing words, "Bring them to me." Keep praying until their last breath.

No situation is hopeless while Jesus lives. God sometimes lets us feel cornered to remind us of our need for Him. Wayward children highlight our powerlessness against sin and drive us to seek His strength, which blesses us. Whatever we face today, let's allow it to draw us to God's boundless love. Jesus can ease our pain and longs to comfort us. Let's run to Him as He waits for us.