Special Prayers

 

Our Gracious Heavenly Father, thank you for this precious child that you have given this family. 
Lord, we know from your Word that you never leave us or forsake us.
We call upon your name for comfort in our hour of need for you are our strength, our only refuge, and we seek peace in this time of uncertainty.
 Our hearts are overwhelmed
with fear and doubt.
You, Lord, are the Great Healer. 
We ask that you pour out your great healing power on this precious little lamb of yours. 
Bless and keep this little one surrounded with your abundant love and mercy.  This is the prayer of our hearts.  We ask these things in the precious name of your Son, Jesus Christ. 
Amen.

 

 

Jesus, tender shepherd hear me.
Bless and keep your child today.
Though my arms cannot enfold him (her),
May your love guard all the way.

Jesus, tender shepherd hear me.
For my tiny child today,
You have power to deliver,
You will lead us all the way.

Jesus, tender shepherd hear me.
I do trust my child to thee.
I do not understand the trial,
But your love does comfort me.

 

AN EVENING PRAYER
by Mrs. M. L. Duncan

 

Jesus, tender shepherd hear me.
Bless thy little lamb tonight.
Through the darkness be thou near him (her).
Keep him (her) safe till morning light.

 

 

A PRAYER FOR A BABY AND ITS FAMILY
With Love from Threads of Love
 
Oh Lord God, thank you for this precious child
who now rests gently in Your loving arms.

We know from Your Word that You form each one
and You do not forget us.
We rejoice that this little angel is with the heavenly
chorus and in the company of all those
who praise you forever.
 
Dearest Lord, we ask Your comfort for this child’s
parents, grandparents and extended families
who grieve the loss of this little one.
 Grant them Your strength and courage
 to trust in Your power to transform
all sorrow and suffering into blessings and hope.
 
Sustain these parents and their families
with Your Holy Spirit.
Supply their every need in abundance.
Surround each one with an added measure of Your love.
And give them knowledge of Your peace.
 

 

THE PROMISE OF ETERNITY 
by Helen Steiner Rice

All who believe in God’s mercy and grace
will meet their loved ones face to face,
Where time is endless and joy unbroken,
and only the works of God’s love are spoken.
 

 

He will swallow up death in victory and the Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces.
Isaiah 25:8