Mother’s everywhere are preparing to celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ. It is a time of joyful expectancy. A single mom, however, might experience both joy and sadness. May this prayer of the single mom to the Lord of her life bring comfort and peace.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I know it is Your good plan that children have a mommy and a daddy. But for now, I am solely responsible for parenting this precious child.
When I am uncertain about choices in life, show me Your faith and fill me with Your presence (Psalm 16).
When I am anxious, guard my heard and mind (Philippians 4:4-9).
When I am afraid, wipe my fears away (Romans 8:31-39).
When I grow tired and discouraged as a mother, fill me with the fruits of Your Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23a) and help me not to give up (6:9).
When I am tempted as a woman, remind me that my body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:18-20).
When I am confused about love, help me to know Your perfect love (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).
When my child needs a father’s example, show Yourself (Psalm 10:14; 2 Corinthians 6:18).
When I am worried for my child and myself, be the Father we both need (Matthew 6:25-34).
When I fail, forgive me (1 John 2:12) and help me start over.
When I wonder if You really care, take away all my doubts (Psalm 103).
Strengthen my life as a Christian woman so that I might be a good example to my child (Colossians 3:12-17).
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
This prayer is taken from Not Alone,
A collection of devotions for single moms by Linda Bartlett
Lutherans For Life/Concordia Publishing House #LFL901B
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