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PRAYERS FOR THE CHILDREN
“Family life! The United Nations is child's play compared to the tugs and splits
and need to understand and forgive in any family.”
-- May Sarton
Faced with a child (or a person of any age, for that matter) who is angry or rebellious? Consider the guidance from Vimala McClure:
“To discover what my child needed, a deep, yielding receptivity was vital. The temptation is to become more and more rigid, but the more you do, the less you understand. When faced with a child who is testing your resolve, relax and yield …. “As a parent, the frustration of not knowing how to fill a need that cannot be articulated can be overwhelming. Often we direct the rage that stems from that frustration toward the child, which serves to distance us even further, making it impossible for the child to open up to us. To get to this type of receptivity, a practice of conscious relaxation is a must.” “Those who have children can become masters of patience, endurance, and steadfastness, because children will test you at every turn. …The way to make our children patient and loving is to be that way ourselves.” -- Eknath Easwaran
Child Of Light Prayer
by May Rowland
Child of Light, I bless you.
I think of you.
I pray for you.
Not in terms of what I think you need or
what I think you should do or be or express.
I lift up my thoughts about you.
I see you as you truly are:
a holy child of light.
I see you guided and directed
by an inward spirit that leads
you to unerringly into paths
that are just right for you.
I see you strong and whole.
I see you blessed and prospered.
I see you courageous and confident.
I see you capable and successful.
I see you free from all limitations or bondage of any kind.
I see you as the spiritually perfect being you truly are.
Child of Light, I bless you.
We turn to the Christ presence within and connect to the universal power and presence of God.
With open hearts and minds we allow this power and presence within to guide our thoughts, inspire our dreams, and move us into action.
We recognize what precious gifts our children, youth and families are and know that they brighten the world with their faith and love.
We provide a safe and nurturing environment that allows that faith and love to unfold.
We draw to us all the resources, people and ideas needed to bring this idea into manifestation.
We acknowledge God as our source and know that in co-creating we bring these ministries into being.
We give thanks that the way before us is bathed in light and we step forward in faith knowing that through the power and presence of Jesus, the Christ, our way is made clear.
Diane Venzera (ADAPTED)
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O Holy Angels, from heaven so bright,
stand beside our children to lead them aright;
Fold your wings about them, and guard them with love;
Softly sing your songs of heaven within.
Amen
~Rev. J.
Parenting as a Spiritual Path
