Dear Father,
For all of these children and ones who are raising them:
You are their shepherd. May they never lack anything they need.
Make them to lie down in the green pastures of your love.
Let them walk beside the quiet waters of your peace.
When they wander, restore their souls to your flock.
Guide their hearts in the paths of your righteousness for your name's glory.
Even though they walk through the darkest valley, may they fear no evil because you make your presence known to them in very real ways.
Comfort them with your discipline. May your rod and staff return them to your flock as gently as possible, but as firmly as necessary.
Prepare a table for them in the presence of the evil one, so that there will be no doubt they are yours and that he has no claim on them.
Anoint their heads with oil - the anointing of their coronation as sons and daughters of the King.
May their cup overflow with your love, joy, peace, goodness and mercy all of the days of their lives, and when their lives here on earth are ended, may they dwell in your house forever.
Amen
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