A Prayer for Libby

To God, the creator of life and Lord of purpose. Thank you for the life you have formed--Elizabeth Mae Henson, a child born by Your great love. Her entrance begins a great story, a tale that You are already sure of and one that will most certainly tell of the path she will take. I cannot think of an act of worship this side of Heaven any greater or sincere than the one experienced watching You bring Libby into the world. May my worship continue as I watch her life be woven into the fabric of Your master plan. May my worship intensify as You call me to stewardship; parenting her through the grind of life and loving her as if she were my very own.

To those who surround her, the ones who have direct influence, please give direction as instruction is given, encouragement is offered and example is imitated. Bless Libby with Your jealous love as promised to a thousand generations of those who obey You. Challenge her desire for self-service and place within her heart a spirit of repentance. May she be motivated by the presence and joyful reception of You, the one to whom she belongs. Reveal to Libby that ancient mystery that Christ within her is the hope of glory. May she accept the forgiveness You have granted by Your blood and may she follow You all the days of her life. Inspire Libby to greatness, Lord. Teach her to use the skills and talents You have gifted for Kingdom purpose. May her hopes, dreams and pursuit for achievement reflect Your heart and may her life's work honor You. No matter her success', may the merit of her life be judged not by what she accomplishes but by the reasons she gives for her efforts. I pray that Libby would proclaim Christ as Lord and be prepared to explain to all in her circle of influence about her hope.

Thank you God as these requests are made in the belief and confidence in Christ Himself, the Savior and Coming King. Thank you for orchestrating this new life and allowing me the pleasure to witness Your power and be a part of this great miracle. Amen