Prayer for a Friend

Father in Heaven,
Loving creator of earth and men,
Please listen to my plea.
Yet, do what seems best to thee,
For your gaze encompasses the heavens and the earth,
For you have known me since before my birth.
You are the source of all that is true,
And you know why I pray to you.
You have a child in need,
So please listen and heed:
Bless us again,
Forgive us of our sin,
Help us overcome all things,
Please Father, you are our king,
Bless your child's hands,
That they might be like iron bands,
Strong to gain the victory,
Strong to break these chains and be free.
Bless us your little ones,
For the battle can not be won,
Without your strength and your love,
Almighty Father from above,
Please Father teach us how to live,
How to receive and how to give,
And peace, sweet, peace, let us know,
Show us Father where, and how, to go.
We ask all this in the name of the son,
And that your will be done,
To you belongs all glory,
All power, and all honor that may ever be,
Forget not your children among men,
Thank you Lord, Amen.