Father,

We come to you with an open heart. One that is receptive to your blessings of peace and joy. A heart that would be made worthy by your light shining in our life. We realize we may not do everything perfectly, but that you make us wise by speaking to us through our heart. “My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.” (Proverbs 23:15) We follow the straight path, Father. One that has been prepared for us, by you, so that we may be hopeful in your presence. A path born from the growth that we’ve made by weathering storms, one that leads us to joy and peace.

Father today we ask you to lift up the children. We ask you to send your Angels to protect them. We ask you to hold them safe and never allow them to be touched by darkness, ever, so that their innocence will prevail in all situations, so that they may grow in healthy ways. “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. (Matthew 18:10)

We are here to be of humble service, as bearers of Your Light in all ways possible, never to falter, lifting eachother up, always standing shoulder to shoulder.

Let it be so,

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.