Praying for Children

I am so grateful for all the correct teaching we receive in Plainfield Church regarding how to pray and watch — to pray without ceasing as the Bible and Mrs. Eddy have instructed us.  

In particular, when praying for children, prayers can be found on the Plainfield Children’s Website for all to use. And there is a link to a booklet called “Praying and Watching to Bless All Children,” which is filled with prayers. On the next to last page is a Hymn called “The Deer’s Cry.”

I would like to share excerpts of the Deer’s Cry, that I use to start my prayers for children each day, for all children big and small: “Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in the eye that sees me, Christ in the ear that hears me. I arise today Through the mighty strength Of the Lord of creation.”

We have prayers for all occasions and every need or situation. This is so wonderful and my heart is filled with gratitude for learning this and applying it consistently with great love.