A Parent's Prayer

God, our Creator and loving Parent,
thank you for the gift of life.
Cherish me as your daughter (son),
and fill my life with the creative power of your love.

Jesus, our Savior and Brother,
thank you for showing me the way of love.
Be with me as I try to be like you --
patient, supportive and gentle with my child.
Let me share again the delight and wonder of childhood,
of discovering your face in the little things:
in the shining petals of a flower,
in the measured movements of a catepillar,
in the comfort of loving arms when I fall.

Spirit of God, our constant Friend and Guide,
thank you for leading me in the way of faith.
Help me to show my child the loving face of God during our life together.
Let me bring healing to her (him) in times of pain and doubt.
Help me care for my child materially and spiritually,
and let us always be friends and believers together.

God - Creator, Savior and Spirit,
you have trusted me with my child's life.
Help us grow together in all that is good and right.
Be with us in times of joy and in moments of pain.
Let us know you are there for us,
even when we lose sight of you.
Please be light and warmth in our home and in our hearts.
Amen.

This prayer was given to us during our Baptism preperation class. To my mom friends who read: may God bless all of us in our ministry as parents.