When my children were babies I stumbled across what I think is one of the most amazing prayers we can pray for our children. And I want to share it with you! I made a habit of praying this prayer daily as I held them and prepared them for sleep, before I would put them in their cribs. It’s a prayer that is still applicable even now that they are young adults. I think you’ll love it as much as I have – it covers an array of topics that concern us as parents: It’s found in the bible. Psalm Continue Reading
Prayer for LISTENING
Lord Jesus, I've been thinking about my son/daughter today. There are so many things I want to teach him/her. But Lord, he/she doesn't tend to listen to me. Lord, I pray that he/she would hear Your voice saying, "This is the way, walk in it" and that You would give him/her ears to hear You. Lord, please give __________ Your self-control and Your discipline in his/her dealings with life. We get so bent out of shape over bedrooms not tidy and other things that seem so trivial. But Lord, I Continue Reading
PRAYING FOR OUR CHILDREN
I'd like to start a series of prayers that we can pray for our children. I have seen at this stage in our children's live (when they are on their own) it's necessary to give them growing room. But as parents we want so badly to be a part of their lives. Let's face it - it's not likely to happen to the degree that we would want it! But - who of us haven't heard of the power of a praying mom??? "It was her/his mother's prayers....." Not to say that this is entirely true... but each time I Continue Reading