Dear Lord Jesus,
We come to you today asking for your grace and mercy in our lives. We ask for your healing and protection on our journey. We thank you for the blessings of our children and for the love that binds us together. We ask that you give us strength and patience to deal with our oldest son, who can sometimes be mean. Help us to show him love and understanding, and to help him find peace and joy in his life.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.