A MOTHER'S PRAYER

Marcia Norwood
America's STORYTELLER
Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking


A friend introduced me to a song,   A Mother's Prayer.  

It's a prayer really, and a lullaby.  My friend sings it to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Thank you, Rachel Aldous, for writing  A Mother's Prayer.  


Rachel's journey to motherhood was not easy.  The wisdom of her words came from suffering. 

"It really opened my eyes to the value of music,

 that God could use it to restore lives 

and bring hope and healing to people."

Rachel Aldous

 

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Who is Rachel Aldous?

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Rachel wrote the words 

              my heart has been singing 

                            since I became a mother in 1972.  

I am mom to four:  two homemade (biological) children (Kristin and Benjamin) who are now adults rearing their own children (Joshua, Emily, Megan and Caleb), and two chosen children, (Faith and Sarah) who graduate from high school in May.  

Today, I sing  A Mother's Prayer,  

                       to welcome four new babies 

                                                         into this world we share.

Elijah Jonathan

Mary Marcia

Kathy Jane

Simon David

  

Copyright 2014  Marcia Norwood

Sing A Mother's Prayer with me, and pray for your own children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren!

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A Mother's Prayer

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A Mother’s Prayer 
(HANNAH'S SONG) 
Words by Rachel Aldous
Music by John Mandeville

Verse:
My sweet baby on loan from above.
No better treasure could I more love.
I stand here beside your bed as I pray
I lay my hand on your head and I say:

Chorus:
May you grow up to serve Him
all of your days.
May He lead you and guide you
in all of your ways.
May His hand bless your future with
friendships that last.
May you cherish your youth
and not grow up too fast

Verse:
I stare in wonder at your tiny frame.
Just to think that God knows you by name.
He knows every hair on your beautiful head.
He knows your thoughts before they are said.

Chorus:
May you grow up to serve Him
all of your days
May He lead you and guide you
in all of your ways.
May His Hand bless your future with
friendships that last.
May you cherish your youth
and not grow up too fast.

Prayer:
May God grant you peace
in the midst of a storm.
May God give you strength even
when you're forlorn.
May you answer the door when
Jesus comes knocking.
May wisdom guide when
your mouth is talking.
May discretion protect you
and keep you pure.
May you never stumble
or fall for a lure.
May your heart remain humble
to the very end.
May uprightness and truth
be what you defend.
May the world not ensnare
or change who you are.
May the light that's within you
shine like the stars.
May angels surround you
body, spirit, mind.
May favor and peace be yours to find.
May rejection and pain
never reach you.
May your spirit grow bold
for what you're called to.
As you rest in God's care I will rest, too.
Knowing that Jesus is watching over you.
Amen

Chorus:
May you grow up to serve Him
all of your days
May He lead you and guide you
in all of your ways
May His Hand bless your future with
friendships that last.
May you cherish your youth
and not grow up too fast.


As you rest in God's care I will rest, too.
Knowing that Jesus is watching over you.
Amen

I love you, Mommy...

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Rachel's Music

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Thanks for stopping by!

Come back often, and invite a friend!

Marcia Norwood
America's STORYTELLER
Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking

Marcia holds Kristin, firstborn.  Copyright 1972 Marcia Norwood