Prayer

The most precious thing we have is to be able to talk to God, to pray.
He hears all we say and will always reply.
The answer may be "No" or it may be "Yes".
Still, the answer could be "Wait".

We pray for those we love.  That they will hear what Jesus is saying to them.
That they will take His perfect path.
That they will be protected wherever they go.

But how do I pray for my child who is unaware of decisions, who has no future goals?

She does not fight the good fight like her siblings.
She does not decide if something is right or wrong and then make a choice between them.
She does not resist temptation, for she can't be tempted by satan.
She doesn't understand or know these things.

How do I pray for the one who will not ever live on her own. 
Who will not have her own home or a job with challenges.
Who will not travel alone or go to a mission field far away.

These are all things adults may come to do that a Mom includes in her prayers.

When the prayer around the table is said she cannot add any request.
She can't ask for strength to get through a difficult time.
There are no words she can use.
She only knows security, love, joy and satisfaction in her life.

This is my prayer for my daughter:

Lord, use her today in whatever way you desire in the lives of those around her.

Whether it is a thought she brings to mind, a reminder to make amends

 or to just make me stronger. Use her to cause others to hear Your voice,

 what You are calling them to think or do.

Help others to think about the purpose of this life, about heaven and hell.

To teach them to show love and to know a compassion they didn't know they had.

She is what she is, Lord.  She is here on earth by your design.

Work in and through her, for she is an open vessel protected by you.

I thank you that satan cannot tempt or use her to work anything for bad.

She is unable to sin but she is of this fallen human race.

A race of people who kill their own, who cheat, steal and destroy.

She is a part of this fallen world but she is unaccountable.

She cannot answer for this sinful state.

God use her innocence and openness to work Your glory

 in the world around her and to further Your kingdom.

There are many who will never work for the kingdom, as you planned.

 Before a breath was breathed they were taken out of this world.

She has work to do here.

You know what it is.

Help me to not get in your way but to work by Your side.

Lord, may Your will be done in her life.

In Jesus' name I ask this, Amen

Thought:   There is a plan for each life whether they are allowed to come into this world or not.