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The Throw-Away Child Heaven above shine down on us We need your light to guide Our days as we make our way Through times of testing, times of trial In hours of need, years of pain As we witness the Throw-Away Child Why, oh, God does such a thing Exist in your world? Why should any Feel as such; so worthless, never amount to much As these children do, who know not love From the very ones who gave them life? Does it grieve your heart as it does mine? I know it is so, Lord, certainly it is That you weep and your heart breaks As child after child, after precious child Is abused, neglected, tossed aside. Not given the chance to grow tall and strong As the men they should trust cast them out Please send us where we’re needed Into those little lives where brokenness Is achingly commonplace. Where mothers have not strength to face Their children who need a safe spot to land But instead find a deep, dark void where love should be Give us grace that covers their souls With care that overflows from the mercy Which you give to those who ask Who earnestly seek your face and give you a place In their heart of hearts and truest spirit Where nothing can harm us, for You are there Let us be ever aware of those around us Who reach out in desperation...in silent screams In muted pleas for something good, something pure Anything that will lift them from their tortured state Their dwelling place of agony and emptiness Open our eyes and ears to their need You’ve said we are your hands You’ve said we are your feet We must also be your kindness To everyone we meet And act as your heart extended I know that is why we’re here This day, dear God, let us commit To finding each and every one who searches For just one human being who will see them As lovingly as you see them, Lord Who will bring relief...if for just awhile And give hope to the Throw-Away Child © Donna Golden, 2008
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