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    A 
        PRAYER FOR CHILDREN 
         
         
        Gracious God, in the vulnerability of a child, we recognize our own fragility. 
        In their tender innocence, we are reminded that life is meant to be lived 
        with curious and joyful abandon. Help us, who are no longer children, 
        to retain the freshness of childhood and to be the protectors and mentors 
        of those whose lives are just beginning. May we see in their eyes the 
        clear window of heaven. Guide us in the ways to keep all children safe 
        and in your great love, O Lord, hold them in your peaceful embrace so 
        they are not overcome by loneliness, fear, or danger. We ask this for 
        the sake of your love. Amen. 
        
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