I pray for her protection,
from the evil step mother of perfection,
that she would be convinced of her beauty,
even when the mean girls pass by and are snooty.
I pray that she will stand on the rock of assurance,
running the race of life with powerful endurance,
knowing that her Maker possesses the key of insurance,
all the while, clinging to His hope of such transference.
I pray that she will learn to be ever so discreet,
that she will tell pride when to step away and take a seat,
and that she will adhere to inner values that last,
so that she will not look back with regret on her past.
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Rowan Finley
Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. My real name is Jesse Balogh.
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That’s such a heartfelt and beautiful prayer! Wishing her a life full of confidence, strength, and grace. This was a lovely read! ✨