Posted on 02/08/2007 10:54:23 AM PST by Claud
Friends in Christ,
The Lord saw fit to bless us with a child a few weeks ago after some difficulty in conceiving. It was a rather unexpected and delightful discovery. But we knew that the pregnancy was going to be a difficult one for a host of reasons. Now after the initial joy, there are some early indications it may be in jeopardy, though nothing concrete yet.
Of course we are resigned to the will of Almighty God, but we are also asking for prayers from all quarters that in His ineffable Wisdom, He see fit to allow this new life to be born, to enter the world, and to dwell with us here a little while before we are all called home to the joy of the Father's House.
If you have a moment on this day, please offer up a prayer on behalf of our child and my wife.
Thank you, and may the Lord's peace rest on all of you.
Prayer sent. God bless you and yours.
Here's a prayer for the Mrs. to say.
"O Sovereign Lord Jesus Christ our God, the Source of life and immortality, I thank Thee, for in my marriage Thou has blest me to be a recipient of Thy blessing and gift; for Thou, O Master, didst say: be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth. I thank Thee and pray: Bless the fruit of my body that was given to me by Thee; favor it and animate it by Thy Holy Spirit, and let it grow a healthy and pure body, with well formed limbs. Sanctify its body, mind, heart, and vitals, and grant this infant that is to be born an intelligent soul; establish him in the fear of Thee.
A faithful angel, a guardian of soul and body, do thou vouchsafe him. Protect, keep, strengthen, and shelter the child in my womb until the hour of his birth. But conceal him not in his mother's womb; Thou gavest him life and health.
O Lord Jesus Christ, into Thine almighty and paternal hands do I entrust my child. Place him upon the right hand of Thy grace, and through Thy Holy Spirit sanctify him and renew him unto life everlasting, that he may be a communicant of Thy Heavenly Kingdom. Amen.
O All-Merciful Christ our God, look down and protect me, Thy handmaiden, from frear and from evil spirits that seek to destroy the work of Thy hands. And when my hour and time is come, deliver me by Thy grace. Look with compassionate eye and deliver me, Thy handmaiden, from pain. Lighten mine infirmity in the time of my travail and grant me fortitude and strength for birth giving, and hasten it by Thine almighty help. For this is Thy glorious work, the power of Thine Omnipotence, the work of Thy grace and tendrt-heartedness. Amen.
My most gracious Queen, my hope, O Mother of God, the joy of those in sorrow, help me, for I am helpless. Intercede thou and pray thy Son, Christ our God, that He lighten for me this season while I am giving birth. For I know no other help save thee, no other hope save thee, O Mother of God, that will guard and protect me and my child. For by thine intercession and help we send up glory and thanksgiving for all things unto the One God in Trinity, the Creator of all, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Lord, Mary, and All The Saints, please grant the gift of parenthood to our friend.
God Bless you and may The Lord's most wonderful Earthly gift be yours.
Owl_Eagle
If what I just wrote made you sad or angry,
it was probably just a joke.
God be with them.
You have the prayers of me and my family for you and your family, brother.
I will pray this moment.
I am praying for you even now... I know exactly how it is to walk the path you are walking with this child.
Enjoy the time you have with each other, and with this child - and remember, God is God. He alone knows how long this child's days shall be. I pray for peace, and healing, and miracles.
I ask it in Jesus name...
Prayers for you.
Thank you all so much for your prayers! :)
Beautiful! Where is that from?
You have my prayers. May all the Saints and Angels pray for your wife and your preborn child.
Please forward it to Claud.
"Beautiful! Where is that from?"
A handbook of prayers for Orthodox priests. It is beautiful, isn't it!
Hey, God Bless you both. I'll light a candle Sunday and ask the priest to remember you all during the liturgy. Send me a Freepmail with your first names.
Prayers for your baby and the parents too.
You have my prayers. May all the Saints and Angels pray for your wife and your preborn child.
I know that all is in the hands of God. But it can be so hard for us to accept this at times. I pray that God will give you the hope and courage to face whatever happens. For in all things He is always Lord.
I know this God loves the child of yours beyond all measure. This child is a precious in His sight. The very love of God gives this child and all of us our lives. God is with you in this time of fear. He is leading you out of the darkness of doubt into the light of His peace. May His mercy and love envelope you and stregthen your trust in Him. For Jesus' sake. Amen
Prayers for your child.
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