Dear Father, If I focus on the state of the world around me… Families broken Integrity lost Truth abandoned Rights demanded Life devalued I could wring my hands in despair. Instead, I will pray to You—the true and living God. My children are growing up in this tainted, suffering world. Their only hope is that You govern every aspect of their lives… Choices Friendships Time Entertainment Career Life partner. Thank You for loving them more than I ever could. I trust You to develop in them character qualities that honor You… Love Wisdom Holiness Truthfulness Humility Fear of the Lord. Thank You for having a special purpose for my children’s lives. Please teach them Your ways so they will… Hunger and thirst for righteousness Treasure Your commandments Say no to temptation See others through Your eyes Serve others as Christ did Recognize that their strength comes from You. Thank You that Your plans are to give them a future and a hope. As they grow up, please fulfill Your promises to… Satisfy their spiritual hunger Make them shine as lights in the darkness Give them peace and add years of life Grant them favor and a good reputation in Your sight and the sight of man Cause their lives to prosper and bear fruit Know the joy that comes from serving You first, others next, themselves last. Hear this prayer for my children, dear Father. Please give them pure hearts so they might… Know You intimately Obey You Cling to You Praise You And love You Because You loved them first. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Posted on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:10:32 +0000
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