“Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 (NASB) Arm my daughter with the desire to do the Will of the Father. Give her a clear mind and self-control so that she may pray and seek You. Above all else, may she love deeply, serving others with all grace and joy. Oh God, use what You have given her to minister and bless others through the opening of both her heart and home. Strengthen her, I pray, to serve and speak Your words that others may come to know you and be blessed. When she is insulted, I pray her joy amid sufferings and for Your Spirit of glory to rest upon her. Even in her distress, may You fill her mouth with praise that she may commit herself to You and continue to do good. ... A Prayer Over Our Children
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“. . . but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;” ~1 Peter 3:15 NASB Prayer Over Our ChildrenMay my little one live in harmony with all people. Mold her to be sympathetic, loving, humble, and compassionate. Bless my daughter, oh God, when she repays those who sin against her with blessings of her own. Give her a love of life and let her see long days. I pray You will keep her tongue from evil and her mouth from deceit. Likewise, may You help her turn away from evil to do what is good and pleasing unto You. Make her a seeker of peace that she may pursue it with all righteousness all the days of her life. ...
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AuthorMarried to my best friend for over 20 years, my husband and I are the proud (and often exhausted!) parents of a vivacious kindergatener. As a vision-impaired mom, prayer and trust in the Lord play a vital and moment-to-moment role in my life. Read more ... Follow me:
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