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 the 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 to day
 This is a mother's prayer
 This is a father's prayer
 I know I can't do this by my self
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 I thank you for your help
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 I know you're listening so I know I'm not alone
 I feel you here with me as we all face down the unknown
 Could you return us to your garden
 Where no one's hurt and no one's scared
 Free 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
 Teach us to love as you love
 This is a mother's, a father's prayer