Prayers for Children

Lord,

Today I had to stop and really focus on being a mother. My kids were under the weather and I had to give up all plans for the day and hold their hands. The little one bounced back fast but the big one was knocked down for half the day. I know You are teaching me to slow down and focus on the important and not what I want to do. I make plans almost every day. Sometimes it's as minor as just do a load of laundry, other days it is quite a list. You know when I'm doing too much or not doing enough for my own family. Today. Today You got my attention. My babies needed mommy and they got her.

I would pray that all those children needing their parents to slow down and see them would get their chance. That their moms and dads realize they have one job above the 9 to 5 job. Mom. Dad. Parent. Slow down. Listen. See. Hear. The life of a child goes by in such a blur. Time will whiz past you and suddenly you have an angry teen on your hands. See your children. Know them. Each child is special. God made each one. If the parents cannot be bothered, then I pray there is someone in each kids life that can take the time to know them. Lord, keep after the parents. Keep trying to make them slow down. Today, I got it. Maybe tomorrow another parent will.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.