Touched and Gladdened in Heart!

Recently, a friend in another State purchased "To You I Lift Up My Soul".  He's had it about two weeks. Then, on Sunday he sent me this message:

"So I gave the book to a home worship group leader to use tonight, he decided to start going through the topical prayers and we prayed the miscarriage one. A lady started crying so we all gave her a hug. So that won't go in my review but it is highly impactful in a good way."

I am, in all honesty, touched. And I am gladdened of heart! Here is the prayer he referred to:

CHILDREN, IN UTERO AND MISCARRIED

Lord God, to whom even the darkness is not dark; the

night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you.

Who formed our inward parts; knitted us together in our

mother's womb. We praise you, for we are fearfully and

wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; our soul

knows it very well (Psalm 139:12–14). We remember

those of our children and grandchildren who are still

being formed by your skillful hands in their mother’s

wombs. Smile on their gestation and may they each come

forth always trusting in you and your goodness. But we

also remember before you those who never saw the light

of day, as well as those who quickly passed away (…).

Thank you for the little moment their mamas and daddies

had with them. Thank you for the brief kick or movement

in their mother’s womb. We believe your Son when he

said the kingdom of heaven is heavily populated with

brephas, with pre-born and newborn children. Give

soothing stillness and healthful wholeness to their

mothers and fathers. O Lord, hear our prayer.