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“He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.” Titus 3:5-7 (NASB) Prayer Over Our ChildrenHelp my little one be law abiding, obedient, and prepared to do what is right and good. May her tongue never malign but be peaceable and considerate, showing true humility towards all people. Free my child from foolishness, disobedience, deceit, and passions or pleasures, malice, and envy. ...
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“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men.” Titus 2:11 (NASB) Prayer Over Our ChildrenMay my child labor well for those she serves, working to please, speaking respectfully, and showing trustworthiness. Teach her to say no to ungodliness and worldly passions, but to live in self-controlled, upright, ness, and godliness. Oh Lord, redeem her from all wickedness and purify her for Your very own. Bless her with an eagerness to do what is good, oh God, and help her to teach, encourage, and rebuke others to do likewise. ...
“In all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.” Titus 2::7-8, (NASV) Prayer Over Our ChildrenLord, bless my daughter with a mentor who is respected and will set an example by doing what is good. Teach my daughter to possess an encouraging tongue rather then one of slander. Model before her abstinence from self-indulgences or addictions, teaching all good. Train up my daughter to love her husband and children, be self-controlled, pure, and kind while she wisely manages her household. May my daughter also learn to respect and submit to her husband. In the same way, bless my future son-in-law with a mentor; one who sets an example by doing what is good. Teach my future son-in-law integrity, seriousness, and wise speech so that he is above reproach. ...
“Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless – not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.” Titus 1:7-9 Prayer Over Our ChildrenI continue to pray for my daughter’s future husband. Raise my future son-in-law to be blameless and true. Help him and my daughter parent wisely, blessing them with obedient and submissive children who know You as Lord and Savior. Entrust him with Your Word, making him upright and pure while not overbearing, not given to self-indulgences but good tempered, slow to anger, gentle, and not tempted by dishonest gain. Mold him to possess a hospitable heart, to love what is good, and to be self-controlled, honest, holy, and disciplined. Help him hold firmly to Your Truth so that he may encourage others with sound doctrine and rebuke those who oppose it. ...
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