Crowded stores, empty shelves, and long lines greeted my husband today as he attempted to stock up our house.
“It’s so surreal.” He shook his head as he put away the few items he'd managed to procure. “I can’t believe it.” My heart sank. With paranoia nipping at my heels, I wondered how careful we indeed needed to be. A friend had just informed me that it had been recommended that all clothes should be stripped off the body and immediately washed after venturing outside, followed by a thorough shower for the person. Suggestions to wash all canned goods and leave plastic shopping bags outside the home also rang in my ears. Moreover, the unprecedented combination of cancelled schools, children at home, job layoffs, businesses closing, and church cancellations were enough to rattle my bones. ...
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“You made them a little lower than the angels; you crowned them with glory and honor and put everything under their feet.” Hebrews 2:7, NIV Prayer Over Our ChildrenGive my little one ears to hear Your message of salvation so that she does not drift away. Open her eyes, oh Lord, that she may see the signs, wonders, miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit that testify that You are the Son of Man, crowned in clothes of glory and honor. Jesus, be the Author of her salvation and bring her into Your holy family. ...
“Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” I Timothy 6:11b (ESV) Prayer for Our ChildrenBless my child with a good work ethic, serving others with respect and faithfulness. Protect my little one from false teachings while helping her to avoid conceit, foolishness, and controversies that result in envy, strife, maliciousness, evil suspicions, and friction. ...
“With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith.” (II Thess. 1:11 NIV) A Prayer Over Our ChildrenLord, grow my little one’s faith in You and increase her love for her fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. May You grant her a persevering faith that endures persecutions and trials. Count her worthy of Your kingdom for which she will suffer. Be her Defender, Advocate, and give her justice, repaying all trouble that comes against her. Bring her relief through the blazing fire of Your Son with His powerful angels. Oh Lord, may she experience Your presence and the majesty of Your power. Help her to be counted worthy of Your calling and that by Your power, you will fulfill in her every good purpose in her and every act prompted by her faith. Jesus, be glorified in her and her in You this day. ...
“May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.” (I Thess. 3: 12-13 NIV) A Prayer for My DaughterStrengthen and encourage my little one’s faith and help her stand firm in the Lord. Bless her with Your joyful presence and bring into her life those who will serve as iron sharpening iron. May You increase her love to overflowing for You and for Your people. Strengthen her heart so that she may be holy and blameless before You. ...
“… and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.” (Colossians 2:10) A Prayer for My DaughterBless my daughter with all wisdom and knowledge through a full understanding of the mystery of Christ revealed. Grant her discernment to know Truth from lies. Root and build her up in You, oh God. Strengthen her faith and fill her with unending thankfulness. Make her alive with Christ. May she know Your forgiveness and rest in the full knowledge and understanding of Your great sacrifice of love. Help her stand firm against the world’s pressures and judgement and grant her freedom and security in You. ...
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God, and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7, NIV) A Prayer for My DaughterHelp my child stand firm in the Lord and to rejoice always. Give her a spirit of gentleness. May she not struggle with anxiety but seek you with a thankful heart in prayer and petition. ...
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devils’ schemes.” (Ephesians 6:10-11, NIV) A Prayer for My DaughterOh God, help my child learn to obey and honor us so that she may be blessed. May she obey and serve You with all her heart, mind, soul, and strength. ...
Mild irritation boiled just beneath my skin. The entire day held elements that pushed, poked, and prodded my patience and tongue! My daughter's sweet voice, which normally filled me with smiles, now grated in its whiny volume and tested the boundaries. Not a horrendous day, but not a great day either. Finding out that my original post for Ephesians Chapter 6 was riddled with necessary rewrites added insult to injury. By the time we hit dinner, my irritation bubbled over. “What do you mean?” I quizzed my husband, “that doesn’t add up!” I glowered at him across the room, “Something isn’t quite right!” ...
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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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