Day 6: Self-Control

Proverbs 25:28 (NIV) Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.

Lord, I pray that my children can control their tempers and that they will not be tempted beyond what they can bear, but provide a way of escape for them. Lord, that they may be slow to anger. In Jesus name,  Amen.

Day 6: Responsibility

Galatians 6:5 (NIV) For each one should carry his own load.

Lord, I pray that we can teach our children that they are responsible for their choices in life. Lord, I pray that they will make wise choices so that their burdens may be few. In Jesus name, Amen.

Day 5: To Love God’s Word

Psalm 119:165 (NIV) Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.

Dear Lord, I pray that my children will love Your word and that they will meditate on it day and night. I pray that they will teach it to their children. In Jesus name, Amen.

Day 4: Seeking the Lord

Lamentations 3:25(NIV) The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him; to the one who seeks him.

Lord, I pray that my children will have a heart to seek after you. Lord, that they will know your ways. In Jesus name, Amen.

Day 3: Compassion

Psalm 145:9 The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. (NIV)

Lord, I pray that my children will have compassion for others just as you have compassion on that you have made. In Jesus name, Amen.

Day 2: Faith

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Lord, help my children to know that faith is a reality of what is hoped for. Let their faith in you grow deeper each day. I ask these things in Jesus name, Amen.

Every year I like to start the New Year out praying 31 things for my children. I will be praying a specific prayer everyday for 31 days. What better gift to give to your child than the gift of prayer. Won’t you join me in praying for you child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or some other child in your life?

Day 1: Obedience to God.

Acts 5:29 Peter and the other apostles replied, ” We must obey God rather than men!” (NIV)

Lord, I pray that I can teach my children the importance of obeying You and not man. I pray that my life will be a testimony to them that they will see my faith lived out in my life not just through words. Give my husband & I the wisdom and knowledge to raise godly children that obey You. In Jesus name, Amen.

I hope everyone had a great New Year’s Day. I have spent the day with my two daughters while my son & husband went on a hunting trip. I am sure my little man will have lots of stories to tell when they return home.  Today is a new day in a New Year and also the start of my challenge to read through the Bible in 90 days. I have to admit that I am a bit nervous about this challenge; 90 days is along commitment however I am doing this to grow in my walk with the Lord because he should be my first priority anyway.

Today I read Genesis 1:1-Genesis 16:16. Although I have read these chapters many times something really spoke to my heart today. It was the story of Noah & how God told him EXACTLY how to build the ark. You are probably thinking “so” well I thought about different times in my life that I was too busy to seek God’s wisdom & advice. When I pondered on that thought I realized that there have been many things in my life that could have been so much easier if I would have searched for God’s guidance. Another thing that really spoke to me also is the story of Abraham & Sarah. God had promised to give Abraham a son however Sarah was not patient enough to wait on God so she took matters into her own hands & gave her servant Hagar to Abraham to be his wife. If you know the story you know that Hagar did have a son, however so did Sarah but it was in God’s timing not hers. I think back to situations where I did not wait on the God & tried to make the situation turn out the way I wanted it. Oh, if I had only waited on the Lord I would not have suffered such pain. As I reflected on these two important lessons I have learned that it is better to wait on the Lord & let him handle it. He does not need my help.  So as this New Year begins I am going to seek his will for my life & learn to wait patiently. I know this will not be easy for me since my personality is to control things around me.  I am praying that God will fill this need to control, so that I can learn to let go & trust in him.

My prayer for you is that you will learn to trust in him.

I am excepting a challenge by Amy from Momstoolbox.com to read the Bible in 90 days. What a great way to start the New Year. I purchased this Bible years ago with the intentions of Reading it in 90 days. I have to admit that I did not complete the 90 days but I will this time. I am making this commitment to do this, won’t you join me.

Leave a comment and let me know if you will be joining me in this challenge.