Writing a Prayer of Love

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay

Close by me forever and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,

And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there.

William James Kirkpatrick, Away in a Manger

"She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." -Matthew 1:21

Fill in the blanks below with your own words, as you write your own prayer of love.

LOVE

God of Love,

Thank you for loving me by________________________.

Thank you for the love I share with _________________.

In my life, I’m grateful for _________________________.

I am thankful for the ways others have shown their love by _______________________.

Fill me with ______________________________________.

So that I may ____________________________________.

In the name of your Child’s perfect love,

Amen.