Prayer for the miner

The recent mine accident in West Virginia has again brought the reality to many of us, especially those of us who either grew up in a mining town, had a father or grandfather in the mines, or are married to a miner, and like me who have a child who has worked the mines, that life is all but way too short. I know that myself, I often let the hassles of daily life carry me from day to day, and i often don't take the time out to remember those things that are the most important, like my family and friends. I pray for the families of the lost, missing, and surviving miners and their families. Please lift them up in your prayers too, let them know that the dangerous work they do and have done, was never in vain, that we all so appreciate them giving their lives for us. Mining isn't like fighting a war, but what those miners bring forth from the earth, make all of our lives a little easier to live, so pray for the miners, give a hug to their family, and always remember to love your family and friends, tomorrow isn't ever promised to us, so love today like there is no tomorrow. Here is the prayer for a miner's child.

Prayer Of A Miner's Child

(Shirley Hill)

He's just an old coal miner, Lord,

That's all he's ever been.

He's worked his life away in mines

With all the other men.

So keep him safe and be with him

When he goes in that mine;

And also help him stay away

From the unemployment line.

Stay by his side in all he does,

He's a-getting tired, you know.

His hair is changing color fast,

And his age has began to show.

I know some day he'll leave this earth

And I will stay behind.

But when he leaves, I hope it's not

Caused by that old coal mine.

I want the very best for him,

I don't want him to be sad.

Because, dear Lord, I think you know,

This coal miner is my dad.