A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO LACK CHILDREN

 

O loving Jesus Christ, You led me so far to the glory of Your name. You made it possible for our marriage. I thank You for that. Oh Lord, I am without a child even after so many years of married life. I am terribly upset. When I consider the state of my spouse, I have several questions as to why this is so in our life. I wait every month for a wonder to happen. Oh Lord, You alone make it possible to conceive. You alone can bless my womb. It is written that children are a heritage of the Lord. I am passing days with the expectation of this blessing from You. As I have no child, I am ashamed even to go out. How am I to answer those who question me? I am anguished when others enquire about my children. When I see children playing around, I yearn for them. When I see those who are younger than me joyfully play with their children, I thirst for them. Oh Lord, You alone can understand my thirst. You know how I am anguished. You know everything about me. I beseech You to do a miracle to give me a child. Let me not be disrespected. You had mercy upon Hannah and gave her a child by working a miracle. Do it on me too and make my generation prosper. You have promised to those who fear You that Your children shall be like olive plants all around your table.” Please make that promise come true in my life. Bless me, Oh Jesus Christ. Have mercy on me. Fill me with Your loving presence. Give me Your protection. Be gracious and give me strength and lead me. Let the miseries vanish. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray, Oh Good Father. Amen.