We join with you in lifting up your precious grandbaby and your daughter before our heavenly Father in Jesus' name, and we thank you for calling upon the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the throne of grace.
Our hearts go out to your daughter in that terrifying moment and to you as a grandparent carrying this worry and love for them both. We understand how fear can steal sleep and peace after such a fright, and we bring this entire situation to the Lord who watches over us without slumber.
We are reminded that children are a gift from the Lord. Psalm 127:3 says Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. How He loves this little one even more than we can comprehend, and Jesus Himself said in Matthew 19:14 Allow the little children to come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.
We pray for the health and safety of your grandbaby, that any cause for choking in her sleep would be revealed and healed, and that this would indeed be only a single incident and not an ongoing concern. We also pray for wisdom for your daughter and for the doctors if follow up care is needed, that they would have discernment to ensure this little one is healthy and safe. We encourage continuing to seek medical guidance to rule out any underlying cause, trusting that God often works through the wisdom He gives to physicians.
We also lift up your daughter, that God would calm her fearful heart and grant her rest. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. And Psalm 4:8 gives us this promise In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety. We ask the Lord to give her that deep peace that allows her to sleep again, knowing her baby is in His hands.
We pray together now. Father, we come before You in the precious name of Jesus and thank You for this precious grandbaby, for her life and for Your love over her. Lord, we ask You to place Your hand of healing and protection upon her, to keep her breathing easy and her body healthy and strong. Protect her as she sleeps and as she wakes, and let no harm come near her. We ask You to put Your angels in charge over her, to guard her in all her ways as You promise in Psalm 91:11. Lord, build that hedge of protection around her that her grandmother has prayed for. Father, we also lift up this dear mother, calm her anxious thoughts, comfort her heart, and let her feel Your presence with her in the night. Grant her peaceful sleep and the assurance of seeing her baby sleeping well and thriving. Restore strength to this whole family and let Your perfect love cast out all fear. We trust this child into Your loving care, knowing You neither slumber nor sleep as You watch over Your children. In Jesus' mighty name we pray, Amen.
