Standing on His Promise: A Beautiful Prayer

Sunday, December 23, 2012

For any mother, certainly, but I found this especially poignant for foster mothers. Thank you, Lord, for the Getty's.

A Mother's Prayer

Before you close your eyes to sleep

I have a promise still to keep

As I hold you in my arms.

I pray your little frame grows strong

And that faith takes hold while you are young;

This is my prayer for you.

Hold my hand;

I'll teach you the Way to go.

Through the joys, through the tears,

The journey of these years,

May you trust Him ‘til the end.

May you trust Him in the end.

This world is not as it should be,

But the Savior opens eyes to see

All that's beautiful and true.

Oh may His light fill all you are

And the jewel of wisdom crown your heart;

This is my prayer for you.

Hold my hand;

I'll teach you the Way to go.

Through the joys, through the tears,

The journey of these years,

He is with us ‘til the end.

He is faithful ‘til the end.

You'll travel where my arms won't reach

As the road will rise to lead your feet

On a journey of your own.

May my mistakes not hinder you

But His grace remain and guide you through;

This is my prayer for you.

Take His hand

And go where He calls you to.

And whatever comes, seek Him

With all your heart;

This will be my prayer for you.

mmmm Father, hear my ceaseless prayer;

Oh keep them in your care.