Morning Prayer

*note: If you read/pray this prayer with me today/anytime, please add an "Amen" or similar phrase in the comments.

I was there to hear your borning cry,
I'll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day you were baptized,
to see your life unfold.
I was there when you were but a child,
with a faith to suit you well;
In a blaze of light you wandered off
to find where demons dwell.

When you heard the wonder of the Word
I was there to cheer you on;
You were raised to praise the living Lord,
to whom you now belong.
If you find someone to share your time
and you join your hearts as one,
I'll be there to make your verses rhyme
from dusk 'till rising sun.

In the middle ages of your life,
not too old, no longer young,
I'll be there to guide you through the night,
complete what I've begun.
When the evening gently closes in,
and you shut your weary eyes,
I'll be there as I have always been
with just one more surprise.

I was there to hear your borning cry,
I'll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day you were baptized,
to see your life unfold.
-- John Helgen,The Faith We Sing 2051


1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.
--1 Timothy 2: 1- 2 (NRSV)

Creator God,
You have been with me my whole life and I know you will walk with me and be with me forever. There are times when you seen distant and time where you seem as close to me as my own skin. As my life unfolds, I ask that you make your presences real to me -- and help me see you. Open my eyes, so that I can see you love in your childern, your beauty in your creation and your grace in this world.

Creator God,
You have given me blessings and gifts that surpass my understanding. You have given my family and friends blessings. You prepare us through your grace to be your hands here on earth. Pour into our hearts your love -- such love towards you and your children that we may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.