I used this when preaching on Mark 9:36-37.
As
we place the child in the centre, we pray for all God’s children
across the world, those hurt, unsafe or starving, those ill and
dying, those lonely or alone.
God
parent of all, be with your children
As
we place the child in the centre, we pray for all those who hold
power, who’s decisions impact the lives of others, may they choose
to protect those in their care. We pray for those who lead and teach,
may they enable others to grow to their full potential
God
parent of all, be with your children
As
we place the child in the centre, we pray for parents, grandparents,
God parents and all those who act like parents. We pray for those for
whom parenthood is difficult, those who have lost a child, and those
who long to be parents.
God
parent of all, be with your children
As
we place the child in the centre, we pray for those children known to
us, the children in our Sunday school and youth groups, the children
we are related to, or love as our own, those we see grow day by day
and those we see infrequently, those we know by name and those we
don’t.
God
parent of all, be with your children
As
we place the child in the centre, we pray for those known to us who at
this time need to know your love – (prayer book)
God
parent of all, be with your children
As
we place the child in the centre, we pray for ourselves, reminding ourselves that
we are beloved children of God, the God who knows our needs before we
even ask.
God
parent of all, be with your children.
Amen
