Psalm 131
Like a child with its mother
Three verses of quiet trust, with the picture of a small child at rest with its mother.
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- verse 1My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty. I do not aspire to great things or matters too lofty for me.
- verse 2Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.
- verse 3O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, both now and forevermore.
Psalm 131BSB
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.