Prayer for orphans

This post is part of my lenten series: 40 prayers for Russia's orphans.  Won't you join us in lifting up some of the most vulnerable children in our world today?

Day 25

Today's prayer comes from the Sisters in Jesus Christ, "a Public Association of the Faithful, based in Kansas City, Missouri,  serving there and sending sisters  to Vladivostok, Russia" (website). 

 A Prayer for Orphans 

Lord God,

Bless these children,

so hungry and hurting.

Bless their parents,

whether living or deceased.

Keep the hearts of the staff

full of love for these little ones.

Let these children be adopted

into loving homes.

Heal them from physical,

mental, and spiritual ailments.

Help keep their hearts

open to others

that they may learn to trust and love,

and open to You,

that when their life is done,

they may live with You in heaven

for all eternity.

 Angels of God,

Their Guardians Dear,

To whom God’s love commits them here

Ever this day, be at their side

To light and guard,

To rule and guide.

Amen.