A Father's Prayer

Lord, I need your special care.
Like your earthly father, Joseph,
I want to do God's will,
even if I may not always
understand.

Make me gentle and selfless
in the care of my family and children;
help me guide them in the toils and troubles,
the happiness and wonders of
this life.

Like my Father in heaven,
make me strong in love and
forgiveness
for those you entrust to my
care.

No one can do these things rightly, Lord,
without your constant help and boundless mercy.
Be with me always,
and may I come to you inheaven,
and all my family with me.
Amen.
Author Unknown

Two Prayers

Last night my little boy confessed to me
Some childish wrong;
And kneeling at my knee
He prayed with tears--
Dear God, make me a man
Like Daddy--wise and strong;
I know you can.”

Then while he slept
I knelt beside his bed,
Confessed my sins,
And prayed with low-bowed head.
“O God, make me a child
Like my child here--
Pure, guileless,
Trusting Thee with faith sincere.”
by Andrew Gillies