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“…the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” (James 5:16, NIV) A Prayer Over Our ChildrenHelp my daughter stand patient and firm that she may be kept from grumbling. Bless her with Your compassion and mercy that she may persevere and endure with great faithfulness and joy. Hear her, oh God, and form her to be faithful and righteous so her prayers will be like that of Elijah’s. Save her from death, oh Lord, and keep her from wandering away from You. ...
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“Humble yourself before the Lord, and He will lift you up.” ~James 4:10 Prayer Over Our ChildrenLet my daughter ask and seek after You with pure motives. Oh God, may she find favor before You and likewise, her requests. Grant her a humble heart and bless her richly with Your grace. Oh God, I pray that she will submit herself to You and resist Satan, causing him to flee. Draw near to her, oh God, and wash her clean, purifying her heart. May she humble herself before You without boast or judgement that You will lift her up. Oh Lord, give her the strength to do what is good when she knows what is right so that she may stand blameless and pure before You. ...
“…faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” ~James 2:17, NIV Prayer Over Our ChildrenMay my daughter love her neighbor as herself, judging not nor casting favoritism. I pray that she will speak and live out Your Word so that she may know true freedom in Christ. Grant her mercy, oh Lord, and may she likewise show mercy to others. Give her faith feet, oh God, so that both faith and action may work in her life and through her to touch the lives of others. Choose my little girl, oh Lord, and make her rich in faith and an heir to Your Kingdom.
“This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God” James 1:19-20, NASV Prayer Over Our ChildrenBless my daughter with all joy when she undergoes trials. I pray that You will use this testing to foster within her a complete and mature persevering faith. When she asks for wisdom, I pray that You will grant it to her in abundance. Oh God, mold within her a humble, servant’s heart and a deep love for You. Help her stand firm during trials, so that she may receive Your blessings and promised crown of life while You protect her against temptation, evil desire, and sin. ...
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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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