OPENING PRAYER
Dear God, come into and abide in my heart. Strengthen my inner self with your presence. Help me live a righteous life as an example for my little one(s). – Rachel
THE REFRAIN
Lord, here I am. Isaiah 6:8 ESV
THE WORD OF GOD/A READING
Praying by Mary Oliver
It doesn’t have to be
The blue iris, it could be
Weeds in a vacant lot, or a few
Small stones; just
Pay attention, then patch
A few words together and don’t try
To make them elaborate, this isn’t
A contest but the doorway
Into thanks, and a silence in which
Another voice may speak.
THE REFRAIN
Lord, here I am. Isaiah 6:8 ESV
PRAYER
Lord, may I remember your goodness. You have great things in store for me, my baby, and my family. Teach me from observing my own small baby to be more childlike in spirit – quick to trust, quick to forgive, humble, and sincere. Let me stand in awe of you, wonderful Creator. – Rachel
CONCLUSION
A Collect for Guidance (BCP 82)
Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.