Children of God
“For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace.”
--A voice of a prophet
Today I want to share with you the final segment of Marian Wright Edelman’s prayer for children. The words can help keep us focused on the realities of this season.
O God of beggar, beaten, abused, neglected,
Homeless, AIDS, drug, and hunger-ravaged children,
Of children who are emotionally and physically and mentally fragile,
And of children who rebel and ridicule, torment and taunt,
Help us to love and respect and protect them all.
O God of children of destiny and of despair, of war and of peace,
Of disfigured, diseased and dying children,
Of children without hope and of children with hope
To spare and to share,
Help us to love and respect and protect them all.
May we continue to be aware of the needs of children from all paths of life and in all parts of this global village. May we also continue to support and encourage programs and agencies that benefit the children of the world.
Have a meaningful day and may your weekend be blessed with everything you need.
Ben Keckler
12.05.08
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