Gift of Life

God,

You are so good and gracious! You give the gift of life. We thank you for this wonderful gift of a grand daughter! She is a beautiful girl that you will guide and protect. Help her parents as they embark on this new adventure. Help them to show her your path and your light. Help them with the ups and downs. Help them with the questions and anxieties that will inevitably come. Help them celebrate with gratitude the joys and love.

Lord, you gave our grand daughter to this family so we could be your stewards of this incredible person. Of this incredible life. Help us all to give her the opportunities she needs to do your will and your work. May their family be filled with all the fruits of your Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, goodness, and self-control.

In your holy name we pray, Amen!