My Mother's Prayer ~ Joan Clifton Costner ~ Living Each Day

I never sat alone in my pain
Waiting for help - waiting in vain --
For Mama was there with sweet soothing words
Wisdom to lend when I finally heard.

Oh, how I love the guidance she gave
Helping her child to be brave...
My Mother's prayers came from a loving heart.
My Mother's prayers help me to stand apart.

Choosing my way in careful deeds
I stood alone - but not in need -
For she was there with her Mothers prayer.
Each race I won - Mama was there.
Cheering me on - saying her prayer.

And when I fell, bleeding and bruised,
I could look up to that face I knew -
Shining with hope - telling me true,
"I will always be there for you."

My Mother's prayers filled me with hope again,
My Mother's prayers made her my dearest friend.
And in my prayer I called her name
Again and again - I know the gain -
I am only here because of Mama's prayers.

My Mother's eyes let His love shine through
Her deep desires were His wishes too...
Sometimes at night when I am all alone
I hear a voice - much like my own -
Saying a prayer, making a plea
Just like my Mom did for me...

My Mother's prayers - hallowed forevermore -
My Mother's prayers - who from Heaven's shore.
My Mother's prayers I hear again
And say them when my child is in need -
Love is always there - in a Mother's prayer...
Love is always there - in a Mother's prayer.

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