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31 Days of Prayer: Fourteen (Kindness)

I better be quick! No promises on how long my finicky server will allow for me to write this post. Even slimmer is the chance it will actually post. But as Robin Williams said, “Carpe Diem!” Seize the day (or moment)!!Kindness“Lord, may my children always try to be kind to each other and to everyone … Continue reading

31 Days of Prayer: Ten (Self-Esteem)

Biblical self-esteem Children:“Help my children develop a strong self esteem that is deeply rooted in the fact that they are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus.” Myself and Others“Help me and ___________ develop a strong self esteem that is deeply rooted in the fact they are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus. For we are … Continue reading

31 Days of Prayer: Nine (Love and Respect)

Respect for self, others and authority: Children“Father, grant that my children would show proper respect for everything and everyone, as your Word commands.” Myself and Others“Father, I pray that I and ________ would show proper respect for everything and everyone, as your Word commands.” Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God, … Continue reading

31 Days of Prayer: Eight (Showing Mercy)

Mercy Children:“May my children always be merciful, just as You are merciful.” Myself and Others:“May I and _________ always be merciful, just as you are merciful.” Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:36 Being female, compassion somewhat comes with the package. Girls are, for the most part, more nurturing and boys. It … Continue reading

31 Days of Prayer: Seven (Justice)

Justice Children:“God, help my children love justice as You do and act justly in all they do.” Myself and Others:“God, help ____________ love justice as You do and act justly in all things.” He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to … Continue reading

31 Days of Prayer: Six

Love for God’s WordChildren:“May my children grow to find Your Word more precious than pure gold and sweeter than honey.” Myself or Others:“Lord, give ___________ a desire for your Word. May we find it to be more precious than pure gold and sweeter than honey.” [Your Words] are more precious than gold, than much pure … Continue reading

31 Days of Prayer: Five

Self-controlChildren:“Father, help my children not be like many others around them, but let them be alert and self controlled in all they do.” Myself and Others:“Father, help ____________ and even myself not be like many others around, but let us be alert and self-controlled in all we do. So then, let us not be like … Continue reading

31 Days of Prayer: Four

Honesty and IntegrityMay integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope is in you. Psalm 25:21Children:“May integrity and honesty be their virtue and their protection.” Myself or Others:“May integrity and honesty be the virtue and protection of _______________.” I often pray protection over my children. I’m sure you do, as well. It is such piece … Continue reading

31 Days of Prayer: Three

Love Children:“Grant that my children may learn to live a life of love, through the Spirit who dwells in them.” Myself or Others:“Lord, grant that _____________ would learn to live a life of love, through the Holy Spirit who dwells within.” And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for … Continue reading

31 Days of Prayer: Two

Growth in GraceChildren:“I pray that my children may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18) Others or Myself:“I pray that I and __________ would grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” But grow in grace (undeserved favor, spiritual strength) and … Continue reading