A Prayer about Praying for Moms of Young Children
A Prayer about Praying for Moms of Young Children
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9
Precious Father,
Today we lift up all of those moms
of newborns, infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers.
You know how very weary they are, Lord.
We ask that you would give help their children sleep
so they might sleep,
and we pray these mamas could let go of worry
so they can sleep
when their children do.
We ask that you would give them physical strength
for all of the literal heavy lifting
of bodies and car seats and strollers and groceries.
Protect the bodies of these moms from harm
as they carry so many heavy loads.
And we ask that you would give them wisdom
for all of the decisions they must make all day long:
what to do if their newborn won’t feed,
how to get their toddler to eat healthy food,
how to help their pre-schooler learn her letters.
Oh Lord, you know they need your wisdom!
Most of all, Lord, we ask
that you would give them rest for their souls.
Comfort them and encourage them
that as they lift their small children to you,
they can rest,
trusting you to care for these littles
far better than they ever will.
Finally, Lord, we pray
that you would make us
instruments of compassion and care
in these weary moms’ lives.
In Jesus’ caring name we ask.
Amen.
Read Galatians 6:9-10; Colossians 1:9-14.
