A Prayer For Children
Let the innocence of youth stay pure as they grow and mature.
Let their laughter echo around them that others may find hope for joy.
Let their purity be guarded as they wander into the world.
Let their sensitivity grow into greater awareness of You.
Let their hunger to understand lead to knowledge to assist mankind.
Let their mystical hearts gain wisdom and a discerning eye.
And as they grow older with each passing year,
protect them in Your loving care.
And as we teach them to be kind -
let that truth go deep into their beings,
as they will realize the pain and sufferings of others.
As they shed their own tears,
Breath upon them Your Holy Spirit and comfort them.
Show them that in their pain Wisdom can be found.
Guard their hearts from the foolishness of this world
and bring awareness and curiosity of that which matters most.
Let a passion arise within them to seek You -
experiencing the wonders of Your Love.
As You have given us our children
So we give them back to You.
Give us wisdom to love them-
teach them, and guide them with tender care.
With deep gratitude - we thank You
for the gift of Yourself - as we behold our children.
