Greetings Prayer Warriors,
When I look at the prayer requests that come my way from friends and family, they are predominantly for children, both young and old! What a gift to be a parent who is trusted as the steward for God’s creation of life! What a blessing it is for children to have parents who love them enough to seek out additional prayers for them!
All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer. Acts 1:14
We were designed to be in community, be supported by community, and pray with and for one another. Others can lift us, encourage us, guide us, and walk with us. Most importantly, they can pray for us, especially when we’ve been worn down by the journey.
Admonish the idle, cheer the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient with all. See that no one returns evil for evil; rather, always seek what is good [both] for each other and for all. 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15
God has designed the perfect path for everyone, even if it looks like a very undesirable one! It just might be the entrance to the narrow gate! It may entail many detours, desert storms, and crushing defeats, but it will also have unexpected wildflowers in the desert, destinations that delight, and many small victories, even if they go unnoticed.
Yet, when watching a child suffer, be it of a mental, emotional or physical nature, the parents’ struggle is just as difficult. It seems it would be easier to take on the suffering ourselves versus feeling so helpless.
Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. Romans 12:12
Thus as we pray for our children young and old, let us also pray for one another.
Lord, give us the wisdom to guide our children from infancy to adulthood. May our words be gentle but firm. Give us extra wisdom and verbal restraint with our grown children. Grant us an increase in faith to trust in your fidelity, and the humility to ask others for prayer no matter how difficult it be to ask. When situations seem out of our control, may we get down on our knees in prayer to put all of our trust in you. May the precious blood of Jesus wash over our families and sanctify us! Amen.
“What is impossible for human beings is possible for God.”Luke 18:27
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Take some time to pray for the intentions of others. Pass it on!
