A chapter like today’s definitely makes me want to do some serious research. Instead of diving

straight into commentaries and overthinking it, I have to check In with the Holy Spirit for a fresh perspective. Do you struggle with that as much as I do? I realize it's necessary when my brain
starts to question the Lord's motives. While the breakthrough didn’t happen right away, about 30 minutes later—when I was blow-drying my hair of all things—it clicked.
I started thinking about the time period in which this chapter was written. Back then, a mother would have had a set amount of time to bond with her child, and a daughter would actually get double that time based on "the rules" for being clean vs unclean. That’s when it hit me.
For the women in that culture, nurturing wasn’t just a role—it was a way of life. It makes total sense that the Lord would allow this extra time for a mother to nurture, bond, and heal with her baby girl child.
And even more, it made me appreciate how deeply God cares about relationships—especially the ones where nurturing is involved. It's easy to think, "Why would the period to be clean be double the time it is for a boy. Why such a difference?" Instead of thinking negatively I was drawn to the unique time a little girl is given with her mom. I love how the Holy Spirit brings fresh perspective.
So, there it is. Leviticus 12, with a fresh perspective. It’s not just a ritual; it’s God making sure that, even in the middle of rules and regulations, there’s room for love, healing, and deep connection.
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