A Prayer For Little Lambs

A PRAYER FOR LITTLE LAMBS

By:  Julie Souza Bradley Lilly

“On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your right hand upholds me.” – Psalms‬ ‭63:6-8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Father, it is early.  The darkness is all around and even the crickets lie quiet.  It’s when the busyness stops and the cacophony is silenced that we hear You best.  I lift my friends, the precious sheep of Your pasture.  In the day that approaches there will be choices to make and challenges to tackle.  For some there will be fears to face or grief to bear.

We come before You in the name of Jesus, seeking wisdom and Your paths of righteousness.  The voices surrounding us say to go this way or that, but there is One voice we long to hear above all others— Yours.  Good Shepherd, You lay down Your life for Your sheep.  Lead Your little lambs on the good path.  When lions roar, draw us close and keep us safe.  Feed us by Your hand and make us to lie down in green pastures.  Refresh us beside still waters.  Restore our souls.  Give us rest from our weariness and satisfy our thirst with Your living water.

With gentleness minister to our wounds.  Wash us clean and anoint our heads with oil.  Keep our hearts and minds at peace as we look into Your eyes, hear You voice and feel Your comforting touch.

Lord, the path ahead is well worn, for You have come this way many times before.  You know every curve, every rock and every tree, where to step and when to rest.  Help us to trust You and stay close by Your side.

Guide us, Good Shepherd.  Comfort Your flock with Your rod and staff.  Close gates that lead astray; open those that lead us home.  And lead us in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:24).  In Jesus’ Name ❤️

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