There is this little girl I know,

who used to love to run and play.

But lately, it seems, she is real

quiet and shy and does not have a lot to say.

She used to love to fall asleep to the sound of

the piano’s lullaby and now she tosses and turns at night.

Things have changed a lot with her

and so I sat and asked her why.

She told me she used to be called “princess”

and when she was hungry or crying, someone always cared.

She is scared of being left alone, because she has been left alone

Even on the day she used to think was the most magical (Christmas).

She has been hurt sexually by someone she worked for,

and raped by someone else.

She used to love ice cream and spaghetti but the eating disorder ruined that.

But she loves to watch Sleeping Beauty, and I know she loves to sing.

And most precious of all things…

I know she loves her father who seemed to make her world okay

and call her “princess.” She is scared, she says, because she

doesn’t want to lose any more precious beings in her life,

she doesn’t want to be separated from them…

and be alone again.

I pray now for this little girl,

that you Lord Jesus would hold her close to You

and comfort her with the Holy Spirit. She needs You,

but she is scared and has a hard time reaching out to You.

Please take this little girl I know and help her do what You want her to do.

What You want me to do.

As I help her, help me, help You.