A Child's first prayer circle

Joel and Sandy were expecting their first bundle of joy. The Doctor said it would be any day now and they were excited. There were prayer groups and baby showers to welcome the new lamb to the fold. They were going to name her Sarah if she were a girl and Daniel if a boy. The room had been painted and repainted, furnished and refurnished over and over to do anything to stay busy. A lamp was set in the window at night to welcome the angel that would accompany their new little child. Much like Christ, visitors came to visit the mom and dad bringing gifts of spirituality and prayer. Several left prayer books and scriptures on pillows for the child to rest his / her head. They did not want to know whether they were being given a boy or girl for which ever God sent would be a joy and gift from their Father in heaven.

The night the child was due several members from their church gathered both in the parent’s home and church to pray for the Child's safe delivery and mission on Earth. Seconds turned into minutes and minutes to hours and before long a beautiful baby girl was born to Joel and Sandy. Those that were around the family when the new life came into the world gathered around and welcomed the baby and congratulated the couple. Before long AMAZING GRACE was sang before the child was involved in her first prayer circle. But the prayer wasn’t for anyone else, it was for her.
Mom held the baby while dad stood close gathered around by angels and people alike as a prayer rang out lifting up to their heavenly Father.

“Father thank you for your safe delivery of Sarah, May she be the beacon unto your word and a light unto others paths. Keep her safely in your arms and give her strength that she will need to fight the many battles that will be in her way as she grows up. Amen.

Then  as Sarah was being held by her mother her father began praying for her using scripture  found in psalm 139: 13-16.

Sarah you are a gift from God your Heavenly Father
13 For you Father created your inner most being;
       He knitted you together in your mother's womb.
14 we praise you Father because she is fearfully and wonderfully made;
       your works are wonderful,
       we know that full well.
15 Her frame was not hidden from you Father
       when she was made in the secret place.
       When she was woven together in the depths of the earth,
16 your eyes saw her unformed body.
       All the days ordained for her
       were written in your book
       before one of them came to be.

Amen.