Literally lay down my life in
Saving another human being.
But He is asking me to lay down
My life in increments.
Whether it's tending to a fussy
Baby, or two or three,
Or faithfully bringing home a
Paycheck,
Or caring for a disabled loved one;
Devoting myself to unnoticed tasks,
Standing by the stuff, day after day
After day may be just as heroic as
Giving up my life in one brave
Act of sacrifice.