Psalm 121
He will not sleep
For parents keeping watch through the night: God keeps watch too.
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- verse 1I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
- verse 2My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
- verse 3He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.
- verse 4Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
- verse 5The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand.
- verse 6The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.
- verse 7The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.
- verse 8The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121BSB
Then, a short prayer
Written by our team for you to pray aloud or quietly. Say their name where you see (name).
For this child
Lord Jesus, You welcomed little children and held them. Hold (name) close. Ease their pain, calm their fears, and let them sleep in peace. Amen.
For the parents
Father, You know what it is to love a child. Give these parents strength for today, rest when they can take it, and people around them who help. Amen.
For those who care
Lord, guide the doctors and nurses. Give them skill and gentleness, and let this child feel safe in their care. Amen.