There’s something heartbreaking about looking into the eyes of a child and knowing that life will inevitably bring them pain. As Ryan watches his daughter grow, he finds himself wishing he could protect her from the disappointments, heartbreaks, and struggles that shape us all. But alongside that wish is a different kind of prayer — one that reaches far beyond his own family. Continuing yesterday’s reflection on seeing others as they truly are, Ryan explores what it means to love someone without being able to shield them from life, and the extraordinary possibility of wishing something deeper for the people we cherish.

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