The prayer reads for oneself....we were taught to adjust some wording to use for another, but as I just said, I have only used this for my own children. I used it only then for real concerns I have had and when the Holy Spirit seems to lead me to it. I use the Rosary and Divine Mercy for a daily prayer routine. Of course, as a mother I am not above pleading with God, either. Oh, well. God hears all prayers.