May she come to understand you as the good shepherd by how we parent.
May she know the stability and security of green pastures and still waters, of a bed to sleep in, clothes to wear and food on the table.
May our presence in her tough times help her understand that you will never leave her nor forsade her, in good tmes or bad.
May she understand that your rod and staff and our rules and discipline are for her good and for her benefit.
May those who dislike her not intimidate her because she knows you are with her.
Bless her and fill her cup overflowingly.
And may she show others goodness and love all her days because of you and because we've modeled that for her.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Fruit of the Spirit
I've been thinking a bit about the Fruit of the Spirit lately - if the Spirit is truly in our lives, we will show characteristics like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, goodness, and self control. I can't pray for those in the lives of those I care about without praying for the root cause - that they would be wanting to be closer to God and then through that His Spirit in their lives would help them produce those things.
That's my prayer for my loved ones today. A desire to live for Christ, with Christ, following Christ.
(Galatians 5:22,23)
That's my prayer for my loved ones today. A desire to live for Christ, with Christ, following Christ.
(Galatians 5:22,23)
Monday, July 11, 2011
As She Sees The World
As she sees new things in the world this week - the majestic mountains, the unfamiliar animals, the amazing sights - may she credit you with their creation and may her excitement and wide-eyed wonder be true worship.
Friday, July 8, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Love and Beauty
I pray that today, my children would see love in action, would see beauty, and would be a part of spreading that; a part of your kingdom coming in the here and now.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Who's Most Important?
John 3:30 says "He must become greater; I must become less."
Children are ego-centric - their lives revolve around themselves. I pray that over time they would understand their place in relation to you, and choose to act on your desires rather than making their own wants priority. May they live for you, and not live selfishly.
Children are ego-centric - their lives revolve around themselves. I pray that over time they would understand their place in relation to you, and choose to act on your desires rather than making their own wants priority. May they live for you, and not live selfishly.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Change
Lord Jesus,
Change is inevitable in this life. May my child adapt well when things change. May she make the best of every new situation, take comfort and be bold because she knows you are there with her. May she even seek change and adventure rather than being scared of it.
Change is inevitable in this life. May my child adapt well when things change. May she make the best of every new situation, take comfort and be bold because she knows you are there with her. May she even seek change and adventure rather than being scared of it.
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