Filled with love and care,
Tears of joy, tears of pain,
Describes a mother's prayer.
A plea for mercy, a cry for help,
A thanks for blessings received,
A prayer for a guiding hand,
For those we have conceived.
A prayer of joyous elation,
For the gift of a small precious life,
A prayer of suffering and sorrow,
For the accompanying pain and strife.
A mother's prayer is honest,
With devotion, so strong and sincere,
Borne on the wings of angel's,
Out to Father's listening ear.
Tears of joy at a new baby's birth,
Tears of joy at watching them grow,
Tears of worry, that never will cease,
When into the world they go.
My life's greatest joy and pain,
Who brings the sunshine to my life,
As well as the dark clouds of rain.
Few other's petitions, that rise up to heaven,
Can come close to compare,
To the strength of love, and intensity,
That is found in a mother's prayer.
Fear not mothers, for your prayers are heard,
And are precious in God's Holy sight,
Find comfort in knowing,
He stands by your side,
And His wisdom is just, and right.
Be honored mothers, and continue to pray,
For yours is a special place,
Chosen to be His creator of life,
By God in His wisdom and grace.
~ Calvin Hart ~