I have a laminated strip on my bedside and it gives examples of what to pray for your children. Here is what I pray for both of my children nightly.
*They will know Christ as Savior early in life and desire a close relationship with
you throughout their childhood, teen, and adult years
*They will develop the discipline of prayer and time in Your world
*You will bring into their lives godly adults and friends who will help them grow in godly living.
*You will keep them pure and strengthen them against temptation
*They would develop discernment, wisdom, responsibility, and a strong conscience
*They will be caught if they wander into cheating, lies, or mischief
*They wills see other people as You do, treating them with love and kindness
*You will protect them from emotional, physical, and spiritual danger
*You will prepare them to be a godly, loving, and faithful spouse or prepare them to glorify You in their singleness; and that You also prepare their future spouse
*They would leave home with an eternal perspective and Christ-like values
*They will sense Your calling on their lives and their lives will count for Your kingdom.
I haven't thought to include a prayer for myself as their mother. I would include the following:
*You will equip me as I parent, love, and encourage my children.
*You will give me patience as I help them to grow into the adult You would have them be.
*Please God help me to be an example of Your word to my children. Let them see You in me!!!
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