Sensitivity to the Needs of Others

Lord, may my children develop a sensitivity to the needs of those around them, and the needs of people far away.  May they not grow up desensitized by news accounts of wars or famines, but may they understand through what they hear that people are suffering and may it cause them to have compassion, pray, and want to help.

Be the Good

A friend posted this on facebook today.  Wouldn't it be a great thing if all of us who were praying for our children took the time to talk them through some opening day scenerios?

Special request to all you kids returning to school: If you see someone who is struggling to make friends or being bullied because he/she doesn't have many friends or because they are shy or not as pretty or not dressed in the most "in" clothes PLEASE step up. Say HI or at least SMILE at them in the hallway. You never know what that person might face outside of school. Your kindness might just make a BIG difference in someone's life!

Lord Jesus, Be the words my child needs to hear as school comes closer.  You know what it is they will be facing and what children in their schools will need encouragement.  May our children be the good in their schools.  May you be present and protect them; strengthen them to be your hands and your smiles to others.

Aware & Sensitive

Lord, may my child be aware of you.

May she be sensitive to your proddings to do good, your warnings from evil, and your presence as a help.

May your light shine through her, making everywhere she goes a holier place.  May she delight in being yours.