Baptism -- August 25th

On Sunday, August 25, 2013, Dan and I presented Madalin for baptism.  We thank God daily for choosing us to be Madalin's parents.  We truly believe that Madalin is a Child of God and we promise to raise her in the light of that.  We pray that God will provide us with the guidance and discretion to raise her to the best of our abilities.

I had the privilege of singing a song to Madalin after her baptism.  When you read the words, you will know how hard it was for me to sing those words and not fall apart. I got through the song with a few spots where I choked up. 

 

A Mother's Prayer

My sweet baby on loan from above.
No better treasure could I more love.
I stand here beside your bed as I pray
I lay my hand on your head and I say:

May you grow up to serve Him
All of your days.
May He lead you and guide you
In all of your ways.
May His hand bless your future with
Friendships that last.
May you cherish your youth
And not grow up too fast

I stare in wonder at your tiny frame.
Just to think that God knows you by name.
He knows every hair on your beautiful head.
He knows your thoughts before they are said.

May you grow up to serve Him
All of your days
May He lead you and guide you
In all of your ways.
May His Hand bless your future with
Friendships that last.
May you cherish your youth
And not grow up too fast.

Prayer:
May God grant you peace
In the midst of a storm.May God give you strength even
When you're forlorn.
May you answer the door whenJesus comes knocking.
May wisdom guide when
Your mouth is talking.
May discretion protect you
And keep you pure.
May you never stumble
Or fall for a lure.
May your heart remain humble
To the very end.
May uprightness and truth
Be what you defend.
May the world not ensnare
Or change who you are.
May the light that's within you
Shine like the stars.
May angels surround you
Body, spirit, mind.
May favor and peace be yours to find.
May rejection and pain
Never reach you.
May your spirit grow bold
For what you're called to.

As you rest in God's care I will rest, too.
Knowing that Jesus is watching over you.
Amen

 

 Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.  But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” . -- Matthew 19: 13-14








 

 

 

 

 

Madalin with Momma, Nana, and Great Grandma's -- Hofman & Van Maanen