Proverbs 22:6
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in the Amplified Bible tells us,
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"Train up a child in
the way he should go,
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teaching him to
seek God's wisdom
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and will for his
abilities and talents,
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and when he is old he
will not depart from it."
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Children are such a
blessing from the Lord
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and bring such joy to our lives.
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And if you're a
parent, you know full well,
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having a child brings with
it a great responsibilities
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for the parents.
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Some very influential guidance
comes from spiritual insight,
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which is why
Proverbs 22:6 is so important.
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If parents will teach
and guide their children
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according to God's
Word and live by example,
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then these children will grow up
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knowing the love of Jesus
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and having the
support of the parents
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to follow their dreams
and their God given gifting.
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That isn't
always easy for parents,
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especially when we
have other plans or ideas
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that we think
would better suit them.
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But our duty is
to teach our children
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important
spiritual, fundamental,
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Christian, the
fundamentals of Christian life,
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and lead by example.
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As parents, let's pray
and encourage one another
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and learn from
our Heavenly Father
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what it means to
love unconditionally.
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Dear Heavenly Father,
what a miracle children are.
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The love relationship between
parents and their children
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is something
words cannot express.
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Oh, Father, we have
lost so many of our children
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to influences of Satan.
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We need Your help because we
so often lose our prime focus
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of teaching our
children spiritually.
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Forgive us where
we have fallen short,
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grant us, extra
strength, guidance and patience
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to raise our children
according to Your will.
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Our children are a
priceless treasure,
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and we cannot
afford to lose them.
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Teach us, Lord, and humble us.
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Please wrap Your loving
arms around every parent
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who is listening at this moment.
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I pray each one will
submit their will to You.
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Oh, Father, please allow us
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to be a shining
light to our children.
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Please help us to
be the godly foundation
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that our children can hang on to
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and look up to as
an example of Christ.
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In Jesus' name I pray.
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Amen.
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Heavenly Father, we
thank You for Your love
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and Your grace in our lives.
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Lord, I would just like
to lift up parents today
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and ask for Your
blessing and Your peace
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on each and every one of us
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that we can be examples
and teachers for our children
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and for those around us.
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And, Lord, that You would just
give Your blessing on parents
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in this midst of
all that's going on,
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Father, that we can
know that You are bigger,
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and that You are in
charge of all of it.
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Father, we love
You and we praise
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You, in Jesus' name.
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Amen.
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How deep the
Father's love for us
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How vast beyond all measure
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That He should give His only Son
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To make a wretch His treasure
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How great the
pain of searing loss
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The Father turns His face away
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As wounds which
mar the Chosen One
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Bring many sons to glory
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Father, we come to
You today in prayer
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lifting our parents up to You,
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parents that have
children still at home.
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And so that You
have these family units
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that are together 24/7,
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which is not the normal
but it is normal for now.
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We just ask that You
will give these parents
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knowledge and
strength, and wisdom
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and patience, Father,
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and that You will be in the
middle of these family units
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and draw them closer
together and closer to You,
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Father, in a spiritual way.
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Parents that have adult children
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that they may or
may not live close to
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that they cannot
reach out and help right now
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due to circumstances.
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Father, let them
rest in peace that You
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are with their children
watching over everything.
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And our elderly parents,
Father, that are at high risk.
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Father, our hearts are
of extra concern for them.
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But we put all of
this in Your hands, Father.
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We know that You are walking
with each and every one of us
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through this.
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And we give You our
trust and our praise, Lord,
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and You give us a peace and we
just thank You in Jesus' name.
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Amen.
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Heavenly Father,
we want to thank You
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for being our
Father, Creator and friend.
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Today, we lift up
our earthly parents.
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You know, the responsibilities,
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the struggles and the
privilege of being a parent.
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And, Lord, I pray that
You will give each parent
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encouragement to carry on.
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May they look to You
for strength and wisdom.
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Many times the road of
being a parent is rough.
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But You have
told us in Your Word,
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that You will never
leave us or forsake us.
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Thank You for
being the perfect example
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of a parent.
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Our loving Heavenly Father,
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we lift up our
parents to You We thank You
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for the guidance and
wisdom You have given them.
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Help us to know
how to honor and care
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for our parents as they age.
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And please give those that have
suffered the loss of a child,
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those that may be
struggling as single parents
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and those that are
fearful because they have no job
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to provide for their family.
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You've entrusted this
precious privilege of parenthood
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to fallen humanity.
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Lord, please give
uncommon wisdom and clarity
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where it's needed,
and may love, compassion
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and patience be interwoven
into each heart, in Jesus' name.
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Amen.
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Dear Heavenly Father,
thank You for being a Father,
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and that we can come
to You in every situation.
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We pray, especially for
our parents around the world,
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as they lead Your
children to Your soon coming.
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Help them to know how
to reflect Your character
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in studying the Bible,
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in everything that
they do throughout the day,
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whether it's at the
table preparing meals,
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whether it's outside in
nature, help them to know
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how to set an
example for who You are.
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Encourage them on a daily
basis and give them the wisdom.
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Thank You for
hearing our prayer.
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We love You, Lord, in
the name of Jesus I pray.
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Amen.
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I will not boast in anything
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No gifts, no power, no wisdom
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But I will boast in Jesus Christ
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His death and resurrection
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Why should I
gain from His reward?
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I cannot give an answer
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But this I know
with all my heart
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His wounds have paid my ransom
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James 1:9 tells us,
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"My dear brothers and sisters,
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take note of this.
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Everyone should
be quick to listen,
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slow to speak
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and slow to become angry."
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Father, I ask that
You would forgive me
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when I totally
get this backward.
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My human response is
to be quick with anger.
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Then there's no opportunity
for speaking or listening,
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because I've lost
my children's attention
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and their interest.
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Lord, teach me to be the
world's best communicator
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with my children.
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Remind me that
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communicating
begins with listening.
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And, Lord, that extends
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to my other
relationships as well.
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It's really so practical.
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It's the way I
want to be treated, God.
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 tells us
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to "Rejoice
always, pray continually.
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Give thanks in
all circumstances,
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for this is God's will
for you in Christ Jesus."
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The recipe for your
will is in six words,
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Lord, rejoice always.
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Pray
continually, and give thanks.
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Help me be faithful to pass
on this wisdom to my children
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by exemplifying joy,
prayer and gratitude.
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Keep me, Lord, from
complicating things.
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And forgive me
when I don't live up
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to this simple rule.
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And, Father, a special prayer
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I want to extend
to those children,
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to the
salvation of our children.
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God, how we long as parents
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to see our children
won to Your kingdom.
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Father, draw the Holy Spirit.
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Draw them, save our children.
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Lord, I pray that
You will have Your will
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in the lives of our children.
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As they look for
jobs, those who are older.
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God, I pray
that You will help us
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to teach financial wisdom,
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Lord, that You
would impart favor
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to our children in
their homes, in their work,
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to their
employers, their coworkers.
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God, I thank You for protection
and safety for our children.
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I bind the powers of Satan
that would harm our children
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and would lead them astray.
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Oh, God, touch our children,
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those who are
facing physical battles,
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and mental, and
emotional battles.
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God, You know their need.
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Lord, it hurts my heart to think
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that my children are hurting.
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So touch our children, God.
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Father, thank You for
giving us faith, love, hope,
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peace, power, joy, wisdom.
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Thank You for Your
grace and Your mercy, God.
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Lord, none of us are worth it.
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None of us are worthy of it.
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But, Lord, You love us.
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We thank You for loving us.
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As a parent, I
want to encourage you
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to do as Philippians 4:6-7 says,
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"Do not be
anxious about anything.
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But in every situation
by prayer and petition,
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with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God,
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and the peace of God
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which transcends
all understanding
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will guard your hearts and
your minds in Christ Jesus.
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And Ephesians 4:32 says,
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"Be kind and
compassionate to one another,
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forgiving each
other, just as Christ.
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In Christ, God forgave you."
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I will not boast in anything
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No gifts, no power, no wisdom
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But I will boast in Jesus Christ
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His death and resurrection
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Why should I
gain from His reward?
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I cannot give an answer
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But this I know
with all my heart
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His wounds have paid my ransom
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