“Lord, I prayed for this child, and You have granted me what I asked of You.” (1 Samuel 1:27)
*This is day 3 of 3 days of this helpful guide in praying for children by Sylvia Gunter. Used with permission.
These Scripture-based prayers are dedicated to this most important responsibility and privilege of a parent or grandparent or teacher for children of all ages.
Lord, what do You want for my children?
Guide me by Your Spirit as I pray for my children according to Your will. I release them to You so that You can accomplish Your will for their lives. Work the life of Christ in them and give them Your best.
I pray that my children would:
15. Walk wisely in the ways and wisdom of God... I pray that my children will commit everything they do to You and trust You to show them the blessings of obedience. Teach them to put You first in everything. Let their actions reflect Your goodness, righteousness, truth, and wisdom. Day by day fulfill all Your will for them. Ps 37:4- 6, Pro 3:5-6, Eph 5:8-10,15-17
16. Have the joy of the Lord… I pray that You alone will be my children’s joy. Fill them with Your joy, so they won’t pursue the world’s pleasures. Phil 4:4, Neh 8:10
17. Seek to please God, not self, and serve others… I pray that my children will desire to please You in their thoughts and actions and not be people-pleasers. May they have servant’s hearts and give to others like Jesus who did not seek to be served. Matt 4:10b, Ps 19:14, Mark 10:43-45
18. Learn who the enemy is and resist him victoriously… I pray that my children will humbly submit to You and resist the evil one, thereby defeating him. May they discern his tactics and not entertain his lies nor be entrapped by his snares. I pray that they will receive Your strength and resurrection power for every spiritual battle. 2 Cor 2:11, Jam 4:7, Eph 6:10
19. Maintain their first-love devotion to Jesus… I pray that Jesus will be the first love of my children. Give them a passion for Jesus. Cause them to love Him with all their heart, soul, strength, and mind. May they prize His affection above all else. Phil 3:13-14, Luke 10:27
20. Find the godly life partner that God is preparing, a mate who will complement them in their obedient walk with the Lord… I pray that You will bring my children the life partner You have chosen for them. Develop the character of Jesus in them. May their walk together with You be a testimony that You made them for each other. Make them a mighty witness for You. Bless them with Your best. Pro 12:4, 31:10; Ps 112:1-2
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Taken from Prayer Portions © 1991,1995 Sylvia Gunter.Click here to learn more For archive of past devotionals:www.thefathersbusiness.com
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