Lord and Giver of life, look with kindness upon the fathers and
mothers of these children and upon all our parents. Let them
ever rejoice in the gift You have given them. Enable them to
be teachers and examples of righteousness for their children.
Strengthen them in their own Baptism that they may share
eternally with their children the salvation You have given them;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Prays
FOR FAMILIES
Lord God, heavenly Father, You designed families at the creation
of the world. You gave us one another so we can have joy and
love, protection and security. Thank You for the blessings of
our family! Today we ask that You keep our family from harm
and danger and that You protect us from sin and evil. Forgive
us for the times we have let someone down, offended a loved
one, or acted out in anger. Grant that we may always know You
and trust in Your faithfulness, that we may have life everlasting
through Your Son, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
First prayer from On-the-Go Prayers (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 2013), 58.
Second prayer adapted from Lutheran Service Book: Altar Book (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 2006), 372.
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