Loving Heavenly Father, how my heart goes out to the children and young people who have been abandoned or orphaned and have become ‘street kids.’ Father, I ask that you would look down in pity and mercy on so many who have been drawn into drugs, prostitution, child labour or criminal activities. Extend Your arm of mercy to these youngsters and rescue many who have been drawn into this grim life-style. I pray that you would provide the help needed for many to be found and set free from the difficulties they face,and I pray for each one, that they may hear the gospel of grace and come to know You as their loving Saviour and caring Father. I pray for the many ministries that have undertaken to care for orphaned and abandoned children. Thank You for these ministries, I pray You would protect, strengthen and provide for the needs of these ministries as they care for these precious children. In Jesus’ name, Amen.