A Special Intention

Dear God,

            I am eternally grateful for all the blessings that you are continuously giving me. For the life, good health, my abilities and talents and of course, for my friends and family especially my parents. Lord God, I am blessed not just because they're still alive and we're always together but also because I am  lucky to have them as my parents. I appreciate them more than anything in this world. Without them, I am nothing.

            From the moment I was born, from the moment I learned how to walk, from the moment I first performed onstage, from the moment I graduated in elementary, they have been there all my life, no matter what. They've been my source of strength, my guide and hope. They are the best teachers I could ever have because I believe they are teaching me the best lessons in life --- values. Thank you for giving them the kindest hearts that are continuously understanding a daughter like me. They've got so much patience and I don't think no parents could do the same thing. I admit I've been the worst daughter they could ever have and I'm afraid their love for me is not the kind of love I deserve. I had my own world and my own decisions. I've been so stubborn, hard to control, disrespectful and disobedient yet they never left me. They continue to support me with whatever I had to do and I don't know how I could return the favor to them. They work so hard. The fact that they could wake up early in the morning to help me prepare for school is already a big blessing to me. What more if they could actually work several hours a day just to support my needs? It's sort of too much for me. They're too good for a daughter like me. They still made me feel loved despite of my sins. They accept my imperfections. They did not let me feel unloved despite of what I have done to them. This is how lucky I am, Lord God. Once again, with all my heart, I thank you for blessing me with such parents.

            Thank you for giving them the strength to face whatever problems had come on their way and please, continue to do so. Make them realize that pride won't put an end to a problem but understanding each other is. For my mother, Lord God, please help her find herself. Please help her find what the real problem is and figure out how to deal with it. I can see it in her. I can see that she's carrying something she can't seem to let out. May she find peace with You. For my father, please continue to bless him with good health for I know all he wants is to work nonstop just to support our whole family's needs.

            Lord God, I am asking You to give both of them long lives and keep them well in body and in spirit. They are growing old and I don't want to see them suffer. Keep them always in your care. But above all, I'm asking for You for them to live a happy and prosperous life. May they find happiness and contentment in their lives. Through Your grace, I may always be their support and comfort so that we may live the rest of our lives with nothing but just pure joy. My parents, who are the greatest in the world deserve everything I am praying for and it will all be possible with You. I owe You everything I am being thankful for. Once again, with all my heart, thank you, dear God. Amen.