A Prayer for Mentors and Children in Godly Play

Dear God who loves and welcomes children,

Please inhabit this space as we also welcome these little ones in your name.

For every child who crosses the threshold:

Helps us to be ready.

For every child who sits in this circle:

Help them to be ready.

For every wiggle, every question, every laugh, every tear, every thought and every “extraneous” word:

Give us patience. Give us grace. Give us levity. Give us gratitude.

For the physical bodies of these children who bear your image:

Grant them safety and protection from harm, and let their senses bring them joy.

For the hearts of these children:

May they stay tender, kind, and whole, and let them know your never-ending love for them.

For the spirits of these children:

May they be open and curious, and let them be sensitive to the Shepherd’s voice.

For every wondering question and response:

Let our hearts be open to hear your truth through the voices of your children, and in doing so, may we receive the blessing of seeing the Kingdom as they do.

Remind us that in you, we have all the words we need.

Speak through us, to us, and beyond us.

Come close to us.

Amen.