mother's prayer

dear Lord,
i thank you and praise you for my daughter riley. thank you that you love her more than even i can imagine. i am so thankful that i already see that she has a heart for worship. oh how i love to hear her sing her heart out for You. please continue to guide me in fostering her love for You.

i lift her up tonight Lord as she begins a new phase in her little life. she is starting her first day in public school. thank you for giving me peace about this decision for this year. give her courage; help her feel safe and cared for. help her make contact with the kids that will be positive influences on her and will make good friends.

i also lift up her teacher, mrs. griffin. give her a good night's sleep and help her feel prepared for this very demanding first week of school. give her patience, joy and a purpose for showing up at work everyday.

and tonight Lord, i ask for peace and joy in my own heart. give me courage and help me trust that riley will be safe and cared for this new school year (...and that she will love learning....). i pray that our night is restful and our morning will go smoothly. protect me from satan's weapons of worry, fear, mistrust and pride.

bless our day Lord and i praise You for all you have done and all that you will do in our lives through this experience.

in Your Precious Holy Name...

amen