Prayer from a parent's heart

近排讀到呢個article, it's a good reminder how to pray for our kids, 所以post係blog到remind me how to pray for my kids.

Prayer list:   

- Purity 

- Relationships 

- Protection 

- Personal weaknesses 

- Thanks

Purity:  I pray for purity both for my kids and for their future spouses.  Their spouses are out there somewhere, growing up as children right now, and what happens in their lives will greatly affect the life of my children down the road.
Relationships:Above all, I pray that my kids will develop strong relationships with the Lord.  I also pray for healthy relationships with their siblings, with friends, and with my husband and I as their parents. 

Protection:  The world is a dangerous place in many ways.  I pray for physical, spiritual and emotional protection for each child.

Personal weaknesses:  Every child has their own struggles, whether it's lying, angry outbursts, disrespect, or any number of other issues.  I pray that God will shape their character and turn their weaknesses to strengths. 

Thanks:  Each child also has unique strengths that are God's gift to our family.  I thank God for their special qualities and ask HIM to continue to develop these characteristics in our children. 

For my daughter: 

"Lord, we ask for purity in her life and that of her husband.  We ask for protection over their innocence and purity; protect them from others and from wrong choices, call them to a higher standard.  We ask for wisdom and discernment in teaching and preparing her for a life of purity and modesty.  I also ask that you grant her husband's parents wisdom as they raise a man of integrity." 

For my son: 

"Lord, we pray against pornography, and lust and its evil effects on his life both as a child and as an adult.  Give us wisdom in teaching him to respect girls and women.  Put a calling of purity upon his life that he will never use, abuse or take advantage of girls or women.  We ask for wisdom and dicernment in teaching and preparing him for a life of purity." 

I pray blessing and biblical qualities for my children.  The Bible has a lot to say about how we speak and the power of the tongue to do damage, but also to bring healing." The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit." (Proverbs 18:21) 

I pray for wisdom as a parent regarding specific issues for each of my children.  The Bible says whoever lacks wisdom, he should ask GOD, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him" (James 1:5)
(Prayed faithfully for a good Christian friend for our kids in high school)

From the Light Magazine - Prayer from a parent's heart by Beth Scholes