Devotional – April 15, 2025

Today’s hymn is from The Faith We Sing hymnal.  It is number 2193.  In our hymnal, we have the chorus, which is one of the most popular pieces of the song.  The author of this song is Ken Medema. 

From hymnary.org:  

Ken Medema (b. Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1943) is a song writer, composer, recording artist, and story-teller through music. Blind from birth, Ken began playing the piano at age five and studied classical music by reading Braille. He graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School and studied music therapy at Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan. As a music therapist in both Indiana and New Jersey, he began writing songs for hurting teenagers, an experience that helped to launch a career of writing songs on Christian life that has taken him to venues large and small all over North America and beyond. He responds to what he hears and sees in his heart at particular events, often improvising songs on the spot, offering compassion, honesty and desire for integrity in both worship and life. In 1985 he began Brier Patch Music, which continues to publish his music and recordings, including 26 CDs.

Here are the lyrics to the hymn.  

“Lord Listen to Your Children Praying” TFWS 2193

Hymn Tune:  CHILDREN PRAYING

Lord, listen to your children praying,

Lord, send your Spirit in this place;

Lord, listen to your children praying, 

Send us love, send us power, send us grace.

Today, consider singing this song, especially this short chorus, as you pray.  Hum it as you go through your day.  Remember others.  Give thanks. 

Peace be with you. – Paul

Here is a link to the complete song. Note the child at the first!

LORD,LISTEN TO YOUR CHILDREN PRAYING words & music by KEN MEDEMA

Peace Be With You. – Paul