A good idea I found in the books says to make a list of your “concerns, fears, worries” that you have for your child. Just a basic listing of things you personally want to cover in prayer. Remember to include things for the future and effects of your own past. This will also give you something to look back upon later and see where God has moved.
A few of the things on my list:
-Blake’s salvation and walk with Christ as she grows
- Physical and emotional health (you may want to cover specific things that run in your family such as depression or anxiety)
- Kindness of spirit
- Patience for me as a parent
- Nick and I’s marriage, remembering that our marriage is vital to her happiness and security.
- Balancing work with family as I return to work next week
- That I may be the example she needs
Make your list as detailed as you like, but also know that God sees your heart and your concerns do not have to be written here to be covered.
Spend a few minutes this week praying over your list, remembering the greatness of the responsibility God has entrusted us with as we raise our children.
“Do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4
“You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.” John 15:16
My Prayer request this week: Blake had her 2 month check up this week and everything went great, she weighs 11 lb 12 oz and is 24 inches long! I had noticed a few weeks ago that her right pupil was slightly bigger than her left pupil (I can’t help it, I’m a nurse.) I was hesitant to even mention it to the doctor, but I did, he saw it too, so we are going to go see a pediatric opthamologist (sp?) January 31st. Our doctor said it’s nothing to worry about, but he would just like to get a specialists opinion. So please pray that he is right and it’s just a quirky trait and will not affect Blake’s vision.
Feel free to post specific prayer requests that you have.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Power of a Praying Parent Week 1
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My son, Ryan, is in 7th grade at Central Ark. Christian, a private school, and the mom's of 7th and 8th graders have a prayer group to pray for our kids. I have four students that I pray for each month and that list changes every month. It's a good thing and I think what you are doing here is a good thing. God is love!
thanks for the encouragement! I'm certain your prayers are making a difference in the lives of kids.
I met you at Jennie's baby shower and have been reading your blog for sometime now. I look forward to being a part of the blogger prayer group. There is nothing more important than praying for our children!
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