Dear Lord, I pray that Lydia and Emma would place their faith in You and find their hope in You always. I also pray that they would learn the practice of taking every thought captive. The enemy wants nothing more than our minds because where our mind goes our body follows. I pray that You would supernaturally guide them to place their steadfast mind on You and think of all that You have done and all that You are. Allow their lives to shine brighter than stars in this dark and depraved world. Amen.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Day 6 Prayer - Hope
Dear Lord, what I really want to pray right now is that You would protect my girls. That You would keep them from all harm. But I also know that all of us will experience trials and sorrow. They are a guarantee in life in this broken, broken world. I know my best efforts to pray for protection from evil, from physical harm, from abuse and from so many of the awful things in this world are heard by Your ears. You will protect them and lead them and guide them. I pray that they look to You in every and all situations. But more than the protection I desire for my girls I pray that You would produce in them an everlasting HOPE! A hope that comes in the darkness when all seems lost. A hope that reaches into the crevices and barren places of the soul. A hope that overcomes the world. (John 16:33) You oh Lord are that Hope! I pray with everything I am that I am willing to give testimony to the Hope You have given me. (1 Peter 3:15) Let Your hope, Your love, Your faithfulness transcend and surpass any of life's circumstances. You alone are my Rock and my Redeemer. May Your name be praised forever and ever. Amen.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Day 5 Prayer - Purpose
Obviously I'm not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ's servant. Galatians 1:10
Lord, it is so difficult at times not to go looking for our worth, significance and purpose in other people. I pray that Lydia and Emma would not get caught in the comparison trap but would look to You for fulfillment and satisfaction. I know that You want to work this out in my life as well so that I can model this type of God-honoring life in front of thier watching eyes. Glorious Father, guide Lydia, Emma and myself to desire Your approval and help us to remember that bringing Glory to Your name is our highest purpose. Amen.
At times, when it comes to praying for our children the message is just as much for ourselves as it is for them. Their eyes are always watching, observing and learning which means we need to desire God to do in our lives that which we plead for Him to do in their lives. Thanks for reading and be blessed!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Day 4 prayer - Time
Father in Heaven, I pray that Lydia and Emma would learn how to spend their time wisely. Let them learn to accept what comes their way and be led by You. I pray that You would order their steps and that they would choose to look to Your plan for their lives. You are a great God and worthy of all that we have. May we all be a blessing to You in how we spend our time. Amen.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Day 3 prayer - Truth
You are following a different way that pretends to be Good News but is not the Good News at all. You are being fooled by those who deliberately twist the truth concerning Christ. Galatians 1:6b-7
Lord, I pray You would protect Lydia and Emma from the schemes of the evil one who wishes to twist and distort the Good News. Freedom in this life comes only through faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection. I pray that Lydia and Emma would be grounded in Your truth and have the ability to discern between truth and lies. Lead and guide them on the path of truth recognizing You are THE way, THE truth and THE life. As their mother, teach me how to instruct them to stay alert to satan's schemes and I pray that You would strengthen our family to turn to You in any and all situations. Amen.
Be reminded that as parents God has given us the opportunity to make a difference in future generations by what we do now. That is not something I can do without prayer. We should never take for granted the importance of prayer on this parenting journey. Blessings!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Day 2 Prayer - Rescue
Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live. Galatians 1:4
Lord, I pray that Lydia and Emma would come to fully understand and accept the truth of Your gospel message. I pray they would understand the depth of our human need and would place their faith in You alone. You indeed are the only One who can rescue. I pray that they would grow to depend on Your ability to rescue them and that they would learn that in all things they can trust in You. Lord, I pray that I am willing to let my children fall and fail so they can further understand Your divine ability to rescue them. I accept Your grace in my life and acknowledge how often I want to be my girls rescuer. Help me to always point them to the true Rescuer. Lord, be blessed in my life and in Lydia and Emma's lives as well. Amen.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Day 1 Prayer - New
Today is a new day and also the first day of a new month. I am feeling an awakening and a stirring and I know God can do amazing things in my life and the life of my family members. Today I am starting another challenge, or should I say journey, to pray for my daughters every day. Now, this is something that I already do but I am joining the MODSquad in being intentional about it over the next 31 days. I already have a journals with the requests I have made to God on behalf of my girls but I have a heart still full of more petitions to be made on their behalf. If you wish to join me in praying for your daughters (sons welcome to) then check out the MODSquad website for more information. Thanks for reading. Be blessed!
Lord, I thank You that You make all things new and that You have ordained the next 31 days as a public way for me to pray for my children. This truly is a new thing You are doing in my life and I am excited to see all that You desire to accomplish. Thank You for Your grace which is new every morning. Amen.
Lord, I thank You that You make all things new and that You have ordained the next 31 days as a public way for me to pray for my children. This truly is a new thing You are doing in my life and I am excited to see all that You desire to accomplish. Thank You for Your grace which is new every morning. Amen.
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