A Prayer over my Mom

 A Prayer over my Mom 

“God, as Mom prayed over me,

I now return just like the 10^th leper

who was moved by your mercy

circling back to return thanks.

I pause now to pray over her.

 

Whisper ‘peace, be still’

To the winds and the waves

Swirling like a tempest in her mind.

Calm the chaos within, Lord.

Settle every unsettling thought.

 

Fill her with your Holy Spirit.

Let Your presence rest on her

Like a tongue of fire.

When she’s lost for words,

Intercede with groans unutterable.

 

She is your precious daughter

and you are her faithful Father.

Speak deeply to her tender heart

as any good daddy would do.

Let her know your great pride in her.

 

God, touch her ailing body

granting her sweet sleep,

rest instead of restlessness,

Peace in the place of pain.

Be her Creator-Comforter.

 

Hover over my Mom, Jesus.

 

Amen.”