For the life of me, I cannot remember where I heard this song recently. But goodness gracious, I'm so glad I did. This Rachel chick is lucky I'm not in the mood to sue, because I do believe she stole the words right out of my heart.
Noah and Anna, my sweet precious babies, this song is for you...
A Mother’s Prayer (HANNAH'S SONG) by Rachel Aldous
Verse:
My sweet baby on loan from above.
No better treasure could I more love.
I stand here beside your bed as I pray
I lay my hand on your head and I say:
Chorus:
May you grow up to serve Him all of your days.
May He lead you and guide you in all of your ways.
May His hand bless your future with friendships that last.
May you cherish your youth and not grow up too fast.
Verse:
I stare in wonder at your tiny frame.
Just to think that God knows you by name.
He knows every hair on your beautiful head.
He knows your thoughts before they are said.
Chorus:
May you grow up to serve Him all of your days
May He lead you and guide you in all of your ways.
May His Hand bless your future with friendships that last.
May you cherish your youth and not grow up too fast.
Prayer:
May God grant you peace in the midst of a storm.
May God give you strength even when you’re forlorn.
May you answer the door when Jesus comes knocking.
May wisdom guide when your mouth is talking.
May discretion protect you and keep you pure.
May you never stumble or fall for a lure.
May your heart remain humble to the very end.
May uprightness and truth be what you defend.
May the world not ensnare or change who you are.
May the light that's within you shine like the stars.
May angels surround you body, spirit, mind.
May favor and peace be yours to find.
May rejection and pain never reach you.
May your spirit grow bold for what you’re called to.
Chorus:
May you grow up to serve Him all of your days
May He lead you and guide you in all of your ways
May His Hand bless your future with friendships that last.
May you cherish your youth and not grow up too fast.
As you rest in God’s care I will rest, too.
Knowing that Jesus is watching over you.
Amen
Well, thanks, this just sent me right over the edge.
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with ya!
ReplyDeleteI bookmarked this to come back to when I had a few minutes to sit and listen. Oh my word. What a beautiful, sweet, and simple song... with amazing words. I'm off to ask my sister to write out the piano part for me so I can play and sing it myself.
ReplyDeleteOnly one thought I think I'll change - "may rejection and pain never reach you" to "may rejection and pain not defeat you".
So glad you shared this song! Thanks!
p.s. The psychologist called us today to say the medical doctor approved us and sent our paperwork to the courts. Hooray! Now just waiting on the courts to process it and call us to say we've been "officially approved". :)
Elizabeth, that is the SAME line I thought I didn't completely agree with!
ReplyDeleteAnd Hooray on another big milestone for y'all!