A Grandparent's Prayer for a New Grandchild

A Grandparent's Prayer for a New Grandchild
Found In: Covenant & Naming Rituals, Grandparenting
Naomi Levy | Prayer

Gift of God, precious child, miracle, my little one. Lay your head on my shoulder. It seems that it was yesterday that I held your mother in my arms just this way. You are a sweet blessing to me, a tiny messenger of joy. Welcome to this magnificent life.

May God grace you with all things that are good and shield you from all harm. May the bonds of our family be your strength. May our love be your comfort. May our faith sustain you. May God be with you, now and always. Amen.

From Talking to God, by Naomi Levy (Knopf, 2002). Used by permission of Knopf.