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A prayer for vulnerable children

10/24/2019

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For those vulnerable children being exploited, 
or sought to be exploited—sexually, economically, or otherwise
Lord protect them. Hedge their innocence.
Be their Jehovah Shammah.
Lord, hear our prayer. 

For those children that must work, 
whether by force or economic oppression,
Protect their growing bodies, protect the health of their minds.
Be their Jehovah Sabaoth.
Lord, hear our prayer.

For caregivers and parents, older siblings, aunts & uncles and grandparents
Provide for these families. Be their Jehovah Jireh.
Change laws & greedy rulers' hearts.  Be their Jehovah Nissi.
Lord, hear our prayer. 

For the dignity innate in every human being
For the everlasting love you give all your children, 
Lord, let these children see and know and feel--
You are near and You are love. 
Be their Jehovah Rohi.
Lord, hear our prayer. 

And for us, for those of us who can advocate for these children, 
equip us for this good work. 
That these children might know and see and love
You more as they more deeply understand, 
Just how much You love them. 
​Be all of our Jehovah Adonai.
Lord, hear our prayer.
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