Prayers for My Mommy

by Phil

Hello, my name is Phil.

My mommy is Vivien, and I was born just last week! I love head ruffles, naps in the sunshine, and nice warm bottles of milk.

But I have a confession… my mommy has been a little naughty. She waited a whole 7 days to let her milk come fully in — and now that it’s here, she doesn’t want to share any with the nice lady who brings me bottles.

Earlier today, she even threw a temper tantrum in the stanchion because I was in the stall and wasn’t allowed to nurse.

Definitely not mommy's finest moment!

A young Dexter calf named Phil stands tied gently to a post with a blue lead rope, looking forward with wide, curious eyes — soft painterly style suggesting a tender training moment.
So the bottle lady made a new plan. She put this funny thing on my head and led me to another barn. I didn’t like it much — but I’m too little to fight it. Over here, I see some feathery creatures (they seem nice, but kinda jumpy). There’s another calf too, but he makes strange “oinking” noises and doesn’t seem very friendly. Maybe we’ll be friends later.
 
For now, the bottle lady tied me to a ring on the barn wall. I can’t see or hear my mommy anymore — which feels a little unfair, since she was the naughty one! Still, the lady brings me warm bottles and checks on me often. I do like the extra attention.
 
Our merciful Creator says:


"Do not worry about anything. But pray and ask God for everything you need.
And when you pray, always give thanks."  Philippians 4:6


Even when things feel uncertain — like being moved to a new barn or waiting for mommy to settle down — we can bring every worry to God. He listens, He cares, and He provides… even warm bottles and gentle hands to help us through. 

Will you please pray with me that my mommy decides to behave? She really needs to empty that udder!  

Thanks bunches,
~Baby Phil
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