As you settle into your space,
Find your breath.
An easy inhale and gentle exhale.
During today's meditation,
Be open to this prayer for your own children,
The children of someone you love,
Even the children you've never met.
Allow the children you consider to come to mind.
Those children are already so loved to have you consider them.
Join me as I pray for those children.
Dear God,
Thank you for the children.
For the babies who are just discovering the world,
To the young adults who think they know everything about it.
From the sweet and kind-spirited kids,
To those who terrorize people at every turn.
For these children,
Dear God,
We ask you to guide them.
Lead them.
Open their hearts to you.
Allow them to be obedient to their parents,
To those who care for them.
Allow them,
Most of all,
To be obedient to you.
Protect them,
Whether at home or away.
Surround them with your angels on guard.
Meet their needs,
Whether it be their daily provision of food,
Comfort,
Peace.
Meet them where they are.
God,
We know you can show up for them.
In Jesus' name we pray,
Amen.
As you conclude this meditation,
Take one more deep breath.
And smile as you consider the kids you prayed for.
Rest,
Knowing God has them in the palm of his hands.
