In the name of Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit

God made you small and soft and cute,
designed your little birthday suit,
and sent you down
to warm your family's hearts.

He'll be there as His word is read
and water touches your sweet head
to bless you
as your faith adventure starts.

You'll hear his name from time to time,
in bedtime prayers and little rhymes,
in stories and in songs
you'll learn to sing.

He'll be right with you all the while,
in every giggle, every smile,
and all the happy moments
life will bring.

He'll watch you as you run and play,
He'll always hear you when you pray,
and have a special blessing
just for you.

He'll be the One who helps you grow
and show you things you need to know
as every day
you're learning something new.

You'll come to know His only Son,
our Savior, Jesus, He's the One
who'll always be your shepherd
and your guide.

You're like His little lamb, you know,
and so no matter where you go
He'll keep you safe
and be right by your side.

God's given you a family, too,
to always take good care of you,
to rock you in their arms
and hug you tight...

to keep you comfy, warm, and dry,
to hold you when you start to cry
and tell you
everything will be all right.

You'll bless their lives in every way.
You'll make sweet memories every day.
You'll celebrate good times
year in, year out.

With such a caring family there,
with every hug and kiss you share,
you'll learn what being loved
is all about.

You'll grow and change as time goes by,
you'll find new things you want to try,
you'll soon discover
lots to see and do.

God says you're always in His hands
and that He has some special plans
for godd and hopeful things
your whole life through.

By: Diana Manning