Choosing Behaviors

Lord, today I pray that the things our children choose to imitate from their friends would be the pure, innocent, kind, lovely, excellent things.  May they choose to reject for themselves the ugly, unkind, lazy, rude or coarse things.  I pray you would come to mind as they choose, and if they don't know you, then may the desire for good lead them to you.

Philippians 4:8

Judging & Critical Thinking

I pray that M and her classmates would be open to hearing the ideas of others without being quick to judge (Romans 14: 10-13), and aware of the need for critical thinking  (Acts17:11) on their parts in order to not blindly accept what is said. I see them more likely to do the first with peers and the second with teachers.  Please help them never to judge too quickly, and to always think critically.  Help them develop those skills.

Blessings

Bless these children, Lord - the ones that are on M's bus, the ones at her school, M and this little one on the way, each of our nieces and nephews, our Compassion kids in Mexico and Ghana; bless them richly today with good gifts deserved only because you created them and love them.  Show your love today by blessing them in the way you know they will appreciate most.

Making Decisions

I pray that she would understand her motives and choose the wiser option.  Guide us as we help her and allow her to make more of her own choices.  May we know when to allow that and when to make the decisions ourselves.

Whatever is true...

May their thoughts today be drawn to things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent & praiseworthy.

(Philippians 4:8)

Creativity

I pray that these children would be creative today and this week.  That they would use their imaginations, make something new, and co-create with you. 

You, Father, are The Creator - may they know you and know joy as they express themselves creatively.

Differences

Lord, I pray these children will be able to enjoy each other's differences.  May they avoid the pride that says the way I am or the way I do things is the best and the others are inferior.  May they respect and learn from each other.

Hard Work

May they learn and understand deeply that worthwhile things take effort.  That trying hard to learn and understand will pay off and will be rewarding.  May they learn this early and be able to apply it to all areas of their lives.

Grandparents

I pray today for grandparents everywhere to realize the powerful influence they can have on their grandchildren, and that they would be intentional about teaching about you, instilling values and helping children have a healthy view of themselves.

Bless the grandparents and give them strength and boldness for this task.

Older & Younger

Even now, Lord, may my child know the importance of having friends who are older and friends who are younger.

People to watch and learn from, and people to set an example to. 

May she have mentors worth following and may they be aware of their responsibility in her life.  May she understand that those who follow her are given by God for her to love and be kind to.