A Prayer for hurting children...

I heard this song yesterday, and the English lyrics really struck me.  Many of us are parenting or are involved in the lives of children who, by no choice of their own, are hurting.  Christmas can be a particularly difficult time for these precious ones and a time for us to offer more fervent prayer on their behalf.  When I heard this song, I found myself meditating on the lyrics...slightly changed...  If you are parenting a hurting child or ministering to a hurting child, I hope this encourages you too.

I pray you'll be her eyes

And watch her where she goes

And help her to be wise

In times when she can't know

Let this be our prayer

when she's lost her way

Lead her to a place

Guide her with your grace

To a place where she'll feel safe

I pray she'll find your light

And hold it in her heart

When stars go out each night

Let this be our prayer

When shadows fill her day

Lead her to a place

Guide her with your grace

Give her faith so she'll feel safe

We ask that life be kind

And watch her from above

We hope her soul will find

Another soul to love

Let this be our prayer

Just like every child

Needs to find a place

Guide her with your grace

Give her faith so she'll feel safe