Monday, March 10, 2008

A prayer from a thankful Mother....


Lord,

I want to start by saying Thank you. You have given me the amazing opportunity to look after and raise up 2 of the most amazing children I have ever known. And I know that you agree, because they are yours. I know they do not belong to me.


Lord, sometimes when I look at them and I see such amazing things in their future, the enemy tries to put fears in my way of sight. Help me to block them out, in the name of your son Jesus Christ. I do not want those fears to over whelm me or cause me to block them from learning and growing in the son and daughter that you want them to be.




Lord, you did such an amazing job on their hearts. I have never seen such unconditional love in my life, not since you gave your son to pay the price for our sins. I see your heart in them. I see your love flow through them.......it's a love that I could never teach.....I see YOU in them, Lord. When I look at them, even though I have never seen Your face, I can see some of Your features. Destiny has your smile.....Devon has your eyes....... they both carry so much of your personality. And what is even more amazing, is they both want to grow up to be just like their Father. YOU, Lord.


Lord, I promise to train them, best I can, to be disciples. To spread your word. To know you , to love you. To teach them your ways, to teach them whats right and instill in them to Never desire to do what is wrong. I will cherish every moment that I have to be a part of their growing.....


and when the time comes , Father...... I will give them back to you, so that they can do amazing things for your Glory in this world.

It will hurt....... but I will be so thankful.
Thank you Lord...... for allowing me to be in their lives.

In Jesus Name I pray all these things~
Amen

2 comments:

Lacking Productivity said...

That's beautiful. I can't imagine the struggles, worries, and immense happiness motherhood includes. Best wishes with all the ups and downs that family life give you.

Anonymous said...

I am in tears as I think of my own children leaving my home. You are right, they are not mine to keep. I too pray this prayer.