There is no greater calling than being a significant and meaningful parent in a child's life. There are a lot of important jobs in the world today but none as important as being a mother. Being a good Christian father is an important job as well. Jesus' use of the name Abba for God implies an extremely close and trusting relationship. The 23rd Psalm starts with; The Lord is my shepherd... Jesus came to offer full and abundant life to every sheep. Jesus laid down His life for the sheep. Jesus knows us and every one of us matters. When it comes to counting sheep, every sheep counts.