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A Parent’s Sacred Song And Prayer

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[Verse 1] Some—have never had to know every song. Some—in their heart—have never had to carry—a sacred tune— Some have lived their whole life long— Never having to sing a certain song—orrrrr—worry about what was coming soon. In life—oh that some songs—could go unsung— Orrrr—if only there was a song—that could be sung—or a prayer—every time we pray— That would change somehow—what is coming soon—or play differently—at the end—of someone’s way. [Chorus] But if there was a song or prayer— that could change that kind of day— I think they would be ones— A parent would sing and praaaaayyy! For how sweet the voice of a Mother in lullaby or prayer— And how deep the sacred tune in a father’s heart—and his prayer—allllll from a Father’s care! Heaven surely gives parents a special gift and special grace—in their children and for them to sing—and lift in prayer— And oh how Jesus must love to hear—the sweet lullabies and prayers of parents—because for them—He surely does care. [Verse 2] Our Heavenly Father—taught us all how to pray— When we saw His Son pray—on that awful day. He taught us to pray not for our will or way— But in every prayer—and in every thing—glorify the Father as we pray. And oh how David showed us how to dance and sing—and how the Lord heard his prayer— Oh the peace he found—even when he knew—his son couldn’t come to him—ohhhh—but very soon—he would go there! [Bridge] Soooo—for the Mother—holding on at the end—of a day—or singing and praying at the end of a hospital bed— Jesus hears you—every note—and every word in every song and prayer you said— And for a Father—who bears the weight of so much and for all— Jesus hears you—and knows your sacred tune—just call out to Jesus—ohhh—from your heart—just call! [Final Verse] And for any others—who fall on their knees to sing and pray— Pray, pray—pray even when you don’t know what to sing or say. Pray for wisdom, strength and mercy for all—who sing before—and go to the Lord in prayer— Pray and sing to our Father—who for you and all—so richly does care. [Final Chorus] Pray—pray—pray right on through— Pray—and sing—God promises—He is listening to me and you. [Tag] Pray—Pray—Jesus to You we sing and pray— Heavenly Father and the Son—ohhhh Holy Spirit—all have your way. Pray—Pray—Jesus help us through each day—and thank you for knowing and hearing us—even after we’ve lost our way—or just—when we don’t know what to sing—or what to say.
Ministry Devotional

A Parent’s Sacred Song And Prayer

Read together: Luke 22:39–46; 2 Samuel 12:15–23; Romans 8:26–28; 1 Peter 5:6–7

There are prayers some people never have to pray. Prayers whispered beside a hospital bed. Prayers said at a child's doorway long after the house is quiet. Prayers that are more groan than words. If you are a mother or father carrying that kind of prayer, this song was written with you in mind.

It begins with a longing many parents know: if only there were a song or a prayer that could change what is coming. Love wants to stand between a child and every harm. And when we cannot, we pray—sometimes with great faith, sometimes with nothing but tears.

The song points us to the night Jesus Himself prayed in anguish. Read Luke 22:39–46. In Gethsemane, the Son of God asked the Father whether the cup might pass from Him. Then He prayed, "Not My will, but Yours be done." Jesus did not pretend the coming suffering was easy. He brought His real request to the Father, and He surrendered to the Father's purpose. That is not a prayer of resignation. It is a prayer of trust in a Father who is good, even when the road ahead is hard.

The song also remembers David. Read 2 Samuel 12:15–23. While his infant son was ill, David fasted and pleaded with God. When the child died, David rose, washed, and worshiped. His servants did not understand. David said that he could not bring the child back, but one day he would go to him. That is not a tidy answer to grief, and Scripture does not present it as one. But it shows a grieving parent still turning toward God rather than away from Him.

Perhaps you do not know what to pray anymore. Romans 8:26 offers a remarkable comfort: when we do not know what we ought to pray, the Spirit Himself intercedes for believers with groanings too deep for words. Your sacred song does not have to be eloquent. God hears the notes you cannot sing.

We cannot promise that every prayer will be answered in the way a parent longs for. Scripture does not make that promise, and we will not either. What we can tell you is that the Father who gave His own Son knows the weight of a parent's love. First Peter 5:7 invites you to cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. That includes the anxieties you carry for your children.

And if you are not a parent, this song still calls you to your knees. Pray for the mothers and fathers you know. Pray for the parent sitting in a waiting room tonight. Sit with them if you can. Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is pray alongside someone who has run out of words.

A moment to respond: Write the name of each child you are carrying in prayer—your own, or someone else's. Beside each name, write one sentence of honest request. Then end with the words Jesus prayed: "Not my will, but Yours be done." If someone you know is keeping watch at a bedside, reach out to them today.

Let's pray: Heavenly Father, You know every prayer a parent has ever whispered. Hear the mothers and fathers who are holding on tonight. Give wisdom, strength, and mercy. Where they do not know what to pray, let Your Spirit carry their groaning to You. Teach us, like Jesus, to bring You our honest requests and to trust Your will. Amen.

Our desire at UnrelentingJesus is that no parent would feel their prayers vanish into silence. Your Father in heaven hears every note of your sacred song.

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