A mother and father's prayer

I know you're listening, as I lay me down to sleep
It's not for me I ask, but my children's souls to keep
It seems the world is going crazy
And though I need to do my share
Could you please take them under wing
Watch over them especially
Keeping them safe from everything
This is a Mother's prayer.

I know you're listening, in the silence of this night
The news is blistering, but I hold on to your light
And though there's darkness all around us
By my faith, I know you're there
Give me the strength to lead the way
Send me the words I need to say
Use me to guide them day by day
This is a Father's prayer.

I know I can't do this by myself
I thank you for your help
I know you're listening, so I know I'm not alone
I feel you here with me as we all face the unknown
Could you return us to your garden
Where no one's hurt and no one's scared
Keep us from pride and bitterness
Keep us so close we won't forget
Teach us to love as You love
This is a Mother's prayer, this is a Father's prayer

"A mother and father's prayer" - Colin Raye

What's stopping you?

Last week, a colleague was telling me her travelling plans for the weekend and I commented on how I envy her - going to different places every other weekend, or having short vacations oversesas. I, on the other hand, have weekend plans as interesting as a bar of soap (don't ask me about this, it's the 1st thing that popped into my mind).

Her reply to my comment was, "But what's stopping you from making all these plans?"

I thought for a long while and, honestly, I don't have an answer to that.

So last weekend, I made plans to go to Siem Reap. Soon.

A love story

Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity - Col 3:14

Day out at the zoo