In the stillness of twilight, I kneel beside the cradle,
My heart heavy with a burden too immense for words.
Here lies my child, flesh of my flesh, blood of my blood,
Born with a visage that strikes fear in the hearts of men.

Oh Lord, hear my desperate plea,
For I tremble at the thought of Your abandonment.
This innocent soul, branded by appearance,
Carries a burden they did not choose to bear.

I look upon my child’s face, twisted in ways unfamiliar,
Features that draw gasps and whispers of “devil’s spawn.”
But I see only innocence, vulnerability, and need,
A fragile life yearning for love and acceptance.

Why, oh Lord, have You fashioned my child thus?
Is this a test of faith, a cruel joke, or a divine mystery?
I struggle to comprehend Your wisdom in this design,
Yet I cling to hope that Your love extends even here.

Shield my child, I beg You, from the harshness of this world,
From sideways glances and hushed, hurtful words.
Protect this tender heart from the sting of rejection,
The pain of being outcast, different, feared.

Lord, I fear Your abandonment more than anything,
The thought that You might turn Your face from my child.
Have You not said that all are made in Your image?
Does Your love not extend to even the least of these?

I pray for strength to be the fortress my child needs,
To stand against the tide of judgment and scorn.
Grant me wisdom to guide this precious life,
To nurture the beautiful soul within this misunderstood form.

Oh God, if it be Your will, work a miracle.
Not to change my child’s appearance, but to change hearts.
Open the eyes of those who would shun and fear,
Let them see the divine spark that resides in all Your creation.

I plead for Your mercy, Your grace, Your unfailing love,
To surround my child like a shield, a fortress unbreakable.
May Your light shine so brightly through this life,
That none can deny the beauty of Your handiwork.

Lord, I confess my own struggles, my own fears,
The moments of doubt that creep in unbidden.
Forgive me for questioning Your plan, Your design,
And strengthen my faith to trust in Your infinite wisdom.

I pray for a future where my child’s uniqueness is celebrated,
Where difference is seen as divine diversity, not deformity.
May this face that some call devilish become a canvas,
Upon which Your love and grace are beautifully displayed.

Grant my child resilience in the face of adversity,
Courage to stand tall when others would cast them down.
Let Your love be a balm for every wound inflicted,
Your presence a constant comfort in times of loneliness.

I ask for the community of faith to rally around us,
To be Your hands and feet, showing acceptance and love.
May they see beyond the surface, to the heart within,
And embrace this child as a valued member of Your family.