God, Maker of all creation, you have made me worthy to be the - TopicsExpress

God, Maker of all creation, you have made me worthy to be the [mother] of a family, and through your goodness have given me [a child] to raise. Let me remember that [this child is] yours, for you have given existence to all of us; and that you have infused [him] with an immortal soul, and have raised [him] to eternal life through baptism. In accordance with your will, you have adopted [him] and received [him] into the congregation of your Church. I pray that you will send down to me your help in raising my [child]. Give me patience and strength to do your will in raising [him]. Remind me to plant in [his] heart the root of all true wisdom — the fear of the Lord — so that all [his life] [he] may know and live by your Words. Open to [him] the understanding of your law. Until the end of [his] days let [him] act with the sense that you are present everywhere [he] may venture. Plant in [his] heart aversion to all wrongs, that [he] may be pure in [his] intentions. O righteous judge, in this world children suffer for the sins of their parents; I pray that you will not punish my [child] for my mistakes, but let your grace fall on [him] like the dew of the morning, fresh and new. Amen