O God,
who includes in fresh beginnings
little bundles of life, in the form of little girls
May this little girl learn to be comfortable in her own skin,
and find her voice and know the music that keeps her alive.
May she have enough anger to make the important changes.
May she bless her shadows and know the wisdom of her fears.
May she discover the river that passes through all times.
In being herself may she make her contribution to life.
May she dive deep into the great silence and find her soul.
May she know the right people are in her life
and may she learn to love each of them.
May she know she is never alone even when she is alone

A prayer for Baptism.

Written for Stella Grace Henderson, by her Grandfather.