Dear Parents,
I'm really excited about this week's verses. Not only do we close out our first month of prayer on Salvation but we start praying for the health of our children. First we have prayed for the very health of the souls of our babies and now we move our focus to the health of our children. I will never forget the first time Whittni, our oldest, was the sickest she has ever been when she was 3 or 4 years old and she had a very high fever for several days. We stayed up with her giving her medication every 2 hours and praying for her to be healed. It didn't happen when we prayed...we had to wait for the virus to run it's course. There is nothing like feeling helpless when your babies are sick and you have watch them and wait it out. With two children we have weathered many fevors, viruses, severe allergic reactions, and broken bones. God has always been there. I remember another time in the ER with Natalie when she was 9 or so with several abomemal pain that we could not figure out. She called Jesus' name and asked Him to make her feel better. God heard her cries and she was healed. Healing takes place in many ways - sometimes instantly and sometimes over time. I don't have answers as to why our children get sick and are not healed when we pray. But this I do know is that one way or the other my children will be healed and that they would know it was God who healed them.
Don't forget to journal about anything God may have laid on your heart about the salvation of your chilren. Write down anything that your children are dealing with physically no matter how big or small. I'm excited about what God is going to do in the physical lives of our children.
Shannon
January 29
"The Lord is my light and salvation-whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid." Psalms 27:1 (NIV)
Dear Lord, I praise You that my child(ren) don't have to be afraid of anyone or anything because of your gift of salvation. I pray that he/she may understand the depth in this promise that you are his/her stronghold and that he/she never has to be afraid.
January 30
"Do not turn your back on me.Do not reject your servant in anger.You have always been my helper.Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me,O God of my salvation!" Psalms 27:9 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, I pray that You would never reject my child(ren). I know You have always been their helper even if they were un aware. I know You will never abandon them. When they sin I pray that Your Holy Spirit would quicken their hearts to turn back to You.
January 31
"For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing." 2 Corinthians 2:15 (NIV)
Wonderful Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would be an aroma of Your Son Jesus Christ to those that are lost. I dedicate my life to lifting up my child(ren) before Your Throne for his/her salvation. May my child(ren) be able to smell the aroma of their hearts. Holy Spirit be there to remind them when the attitude of their hearts are not pleasing to the Heavenly Father.
Feburary 1
"Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security." Jeremiah 33:6 (NIV)
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren) would enjoy Your abundant peace, security, and healing.
Feburary 2
"Say to him: 'Long life to you! Good health to you and your household! And good health to all that is yours!'" 1 Samuel 25:6 (NIV)
Lord I pray that my child(ren) would have a long life filled with good health.
Feburary 3
"They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong." Psalms 73:4 (NIV)
Father I pray that my child(ren) would have healthy and strong bodies. I pray that you would deliver him/her from any physical struggles.
Feburary 4
"A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones" Proverbs 15:30 (NIV)
Awesome Lord I pray the joy of Your good news will cause my child(ren) to have healthy bones.
I am over whelmed by the richness of God's Word. It truely covers everything that we could possibly need or ever think of. I hope you are able to find answers to your prayers and desires for Your child(ren)'s lives. Stay strong and never give up praying for your treasures from Heaven.
Shannon - A parent's heart
Friday, January 28, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Week 4 January 22- 28th
Dear Parents
I could not sleep and was drawn to start my blog. I hope each of you have been praying over your children more now than you ever have. I sense an urgency to cover my children more than ever. They grow us so fast and they are exposed to so much more than we were growing up. I wonder where all the time has gone and have many regrets of missed opportunities to be a better example to them in one area or the other. But God reassures me that He is there and will fill in the gaps of my mistakes. I so desire to be a stepping stone for my girls to go and be much more than I ever imagined for myself. I think that is a natural part of being a parent. With that being said this week's verses are very powerful. I hope you guys are continuing along with me. May God bless and strength you as He leads and guides you in how to be the parent your child(ren) need to be the man or woman He created them to be.
Shannon
January 22
"I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes..." Romans 1:16a (NIV)
Dear Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would never be ashamed of being a Christian. I pray that he/she would find power in Your Salvation. I pray that they would have a deep yearning for Your Word. Give them understanding as they read their Bible."
January 23
"Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death." 2 Corinthians 7:10 (NIV)
Lord, Your Word tells us that "Godly sorrow" brings salvation with no regrets. I know that "worldly sorrow" brings death. I pray for my child(ren)to repent quickly of his/her sins so that he/she may have life in Your salvation. I pray that Your Holy Spirit would hover over them and quicken their hearts when they sin. Make them miserable in their sin so that they would quickly turn back to Your loving arms.
January 24
"In Him you also who have heard the Word of Truth, the glad tidings (Gospel) of your salvation, and have believed in and adhered to and relied on Him, were stamped with the seal of the long -promised Holy Spirit."
Ephesians 1:13 (AMP)
Thank You Lord for the salvation of my child(ren). I pray that he/she would adhere to Your Gospel and believe the Truth of Your Word. Give them a hunger for Your Word. I pray that his/her live would be stamped with the seal of Your promised Holy Spirit. I pray that they would be sensitive to the moving of Your Holy Spirit in their life.
January 25
"Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling." Philippians 2:12 (NIV)
Awesome Lord, I can't always be with my child(ren) I pray that he/she would be a man/women of integrity and obey not only my rules but Yours. I pray that he/seh would have a fear(respect) for Your Word. I pray that Your Holy Spirit would guide him/her in all decisions and actions so that he/she may not stray from Your protection.
January 26
"But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet."
1 Thessalonians 5:8 (NIV)
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren) would display self control in all things and at all times. I pray that Your helmet of salvation protect their mind and thoughts.
January 27
"For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to recieve salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thessalonians 5:9
Might Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would not suffer Your wrath. I know it's Your will that he/seh would receive Your salvation trhought the gift of Your Son Jesus Christ. I pray that his/her heart would be softened to the message of salvation.
January 28
"For it is by Grace you have been saved, through fait-and this no from yourselves, it is a gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV)
I pray that my child(ren) would understand that he/she can't buy Your gift of salvation. I pray that my child(ren) would receive Your gift of salvation by Your Grace at an early age. May they always cherish this prescious gift and share it with others.
Parents there is so much more to being saved than just being saved. I desire that our children would walk in the blessings of their salvation. There is a rich inheritance that comes with salvation. Don't forget to journal what God is doing in Your children's lives this year. I'd love to hear how God is working. May God richly bless each of you as you follow along with me on this journey-who knows where it will take us as parents and as believers.
A Parent's Heart
Shannon
I could not sleep and was drawn to start my blog. I hope each of you have been praying over your children more now than you ever have. I sense an urgency to cover my children more than ever. They grow us so fast and they are exposed to so much more than we were growing up. I wonder where all the time has gone and have many regrets of missed opportunities to be a better example to them in one area or the other. But God reassures me that He is there and will fill in the gaps of my mistakes. I so desire to be a stepping stone for my girls to go and be much more than I ever imagined for myself. I think that is a natural part of being a parent. With that being said this week's verses are very powerful. I hope you guys are continuing along with me. May God bless and strength you as He leads and guides you in how to be the parent your child(ren) need to be the man or woman He created them to be.
Shannon
January 22
"I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes..." Romans 1:16a (NIV)
Dear Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would never be ashamed of being a Christian. I pray that he/she would find power in Your Salvation. I pray that they would have a deep yearning for Your Word. Give them understanding as they read their Bible."
January 23
"Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death." 2 Corinthians 7:10 (NIV)
Lord, Your Word tells us that "Godly sorrow" brings salvation with no regrets. I know that "worldly sorrow" brings death. I pray for my child(ren)to repent quickly of his/her sins so that he/she may have life in Your salvation. I pray that Your Holy Spirit would hover over them and quicken their hearts when they sin. Make them miserable in their sin so that they would quickly turn back to Your loving arms.
January 24
"In Him you also who have heard the Word of Truth, the glad tidings (Gospel) of your salvation, and have believed in and adhered to and relied on Him, were stamped with the seal of the long -promised Holy Spirit."
Ephesians 1:13 (AMP)
Thank You Lord for the salvation of my child(ren). I pray that he/she would adhere to Your Gospel and believe the Truth of Your Word. Give them a hunger for Your Word. I pray that his/her live would be stamped with the seal of Your promised Holy Spirit. I pray that they would be sensitive to the moving of Your Holy Spirit in their life.
January 25
"Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling." Philippians 2:12 (NIV)
Awesome Lord, I can't always be with my child(ren) I pray that he/she would be a man/women of integrity and obey not only my rules but Yours. I pray that he/seh would have a fear(respect) for Your Word. I pray that Your Holy Spirit would guide him/her in all decisions and actions so that he/she may not stray from Your protection.
January 26
"But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet."
1 Thessalonians 5:8 (NIV)
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren) would display self control in all things and at all times. I pray that Your helmet of salvation protect their mind and thoughts.
January 27
"For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to recieve salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thessalonians 5:9
Might Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would not suffer Your wrath. I know it's Your will that he/seh would receive Your salvation trhought the gift of Your Son Jesus Christ. I pray that his/her heart would be softened to the message of salvation.
January 28
"For it is by Grace you have been saved, through fait-and this no from yourselves, it is a gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV)
I pray that my child(ren) would understand that he/she can't buy Your gift of salvation. I pray that my child(ren) would receive Your gift of salvation by Your Grace at an early age. May they always cherish this prescious gift and share it with others.
Parents there is so much more to being saved than just being saved. I desire that our children would walk in the blessings of their salvation. There is a rich inheritance that comes with salvation. Don't forget to journal what God is doing in Your children's lives this year. I'd love to hear how God is working. May God richly bless each of you as you follow along with me on this journey-who knows where it will take us as parents and as believers.
A Parent's Heart
Shannon
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Week 3- Janurary- Salvation
Good Morning Parents,
I hope everyone has enjoyed this past week. I really love the beauty of the snow. I have enjoyed being home a few extra days with the family- playing some games, watching movies, making snow cream, napping, and taking plenty of pictures of the girls out in the snow. I hope that it makes good memories for them.
I know some of you may be wondering about more verses on salvation...I did too when looking for 30 verses on this subject. But, I did learn that there is more to just being saved. Salvation is a gift that comes with blessings and protection. I remember a song we used to sing in church about God is our rock, a fortress and our salvation. I could see myself being set upon a huge rock then I could see myself being protected in a fortress that couldn't be penetrated. How awesome would be if we as parents could teach our children that we have safety and blessings in our salvation. I hope these verses give you hope in the future of your children as they grow up in their salvation.
Janurary 15th
"How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, 'Your God reigns!'" Isaiah 52:7 (NIV)
Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would have a voice to bring the good news of Your peace and salvation to all that are in his/her sphere of influence. I pray that You would find him/her to be beautiful in Your sight.
Janurary 16th
"He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken." Psalms 62:2 (NIV)
Precious Lord, I thank You that my child(ren) never have to be shaken during tuff times. I pray that he/she would always find courage, refuge, and confidence in their salvation.
Janurary 17th
"Sing to the Lord, praise His name; proclaim His salvation day after day." Psalms 96:2 (NIV)
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren) would never forget the precious gift of his/her salvation. I pray that he/she would sing prasies to You for this priceles gift day after day.
January 18th
"For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem's sake I will not remain quiet, till her righeousness shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch." Isaiah 62:1 (NIV)
Holy Father, I pray that my child(ren) would not keep silent of his/her salvation. I pray that You would help him/her to be a blazing torch to all he/she comes in contact with so that they too may be saved.
Janurary 19th
"O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress." Isaiah 33:2 (NIV)
Gracious Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would find strength in his/her salvation every morning especially during times of distress. I pray that he/she would have a deep longing for more of You.
Januarar 20th
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 (NIV)
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren) would know You as the one and only God by which they can be saved. I pray that he/she would never believe in any false god or teachings. I pray that You would seal his/her heart the truth of Your Laws.
January 21st
"For this is what the Lord has commanded us: 'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth."
Acts 13: 47
Might God, I pray that my child(ren) would follow Your commands and that You would make him/her a light for all to see for this is what You have intended for all of us to do. I pray that my child(ren) would help bring salvation to those in their sphere of influence.
Parents, I love these verses. We all should be challenged to be more of a light to those around us-especially our children. I pray blessings on you as you continue to journey with me for our children.
Shannon - A parent's heart
I hope everyone has enjoyed this past week. I really love the beauty of the snow. I have enjoyed being home a few extra days with the family- playing some games, watching movies, making snow cream, napping, and taking plenty of pictures of the girls out in the snow. I hope that it makes good memories for them.
I know some of you may be wondering about more verses on salvation...I did too when looking for 30 verses on this subject. But, I did learn that there is more to just being saved. Salvation is a gift that comes with blessings and protection. I remember a song we used to sing in church about God is our rock, a fortress and our salvation. I could see myself being set upon a huge rock then I could see myself being protected in a fortress that couldn't be penetrated. How awesome would be if we as parents could teach our children that we have safety and blessings in our salvation. I hope these verses give you hope in the future of your children as they grow up in their salvation.
Janurary 15th
"How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, 'Your God reigns!'" Isaiah 52:7 (NIV)
Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would have a voice to bring the good news of Your peace and salvation to all that are in his/her sphere of influence. I pray that You would find him/her to be beautiful in Your sight.
Janurary 16th
"He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken." Psalms 62:2 (NIV)
Precious Lord, I thank You that my child(ren) never have to be shaken during tuff times. I pray that he/she would always find courage, refuge, and confidence in their salvation.
Janurary 17th
"Sing to the Lord, praise His name; proclaim His salvation day after day." Psalms 96:2 (NIV)
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren) would never forget the precious gift of his/her salvation. I pray that he/she would sing prasies to You for this priceles gift day after day.
January 18th
"For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem's sake I will not remain quiet, till her righeousness shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch." Isaiah 62:1 (NIV)
Holy Father, I pray that my child(ren) would not keep silent of his/her salvation. I pray that You would help him/her to be a blazing torch to all he/she comes in contact with so that they too may be saved.
Janurary 19th
"O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress." Isaiah 33:2 (NIV)
Gracious Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would find strength in his/her salvation every morning especially during times of distress. I pray that he/she would have a deep longing for more of You.
Januarar 20th
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 (NIV)
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren) would know You as the one and only God by which they can be saved. I pray that he/she would never believe in any false god or teachings. I pray that You would seal his/her heart the truth of Your Laws.
January 21st
"For this is what the Lord has commanded us: 'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth."
Acts 13: 47
Might God, I pray that my child(ren) would follow Your commands and that You would make him/her a light for all to see for this is what You have intended for all of us to do. I pray that my child(ren) would help bring salvation to those in their sphere of influence.
Parents, I love these verses. We all should be challenged to be more of a light to those around us-especially our children. I pray blessings on you as you continue to journey with me for our children.
Shannon - A parent's heart
Friday, January 7, 2011
January- Salvation
Parents,
I hope everyone has had a great first week of the new year. If you are like me-the new year brings many new hopes and dreams. I personally desire to be a better person (wife, mother, daughter, sister, co-worker, church member - the list could go on) than I was last year. I desire to have more of God in my life than last year. I know that I can't do that with in my own strength or power so I humbly ask my Heavenly Father to help me. As for my children, this year I pray that they to would be better girls. I desire that would have a hunger for the things that only God could give them. I desire that they would not wait until they are all grown up to allow God to be their everything. My oldest daughter will start her senior year in highschool this year. My youngest daughter will start her highschool year this year. These are just a few things on my mind as this new year begins to fade away day by day. Oh how the days do go by fast. So, what are your dreams and prayers for your children for this year? Not next year or 5 years from now but right now for 2011! Write them down in your parent prayer journal and revist them as the up coming months unfold.
I pray that God would personally reveal to you what He wants to do in our children's lives this year so that you can cover those things in prayer. After all God does have a plan for their lives and chances are they are much greater than anything we could image or think of on our own- so pray and ask God then write those things down also....
January 8th
The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him. Exodus 15:2 (NIV)
"Lord, I pray thay my child(ren) find strength in his/her salvation as according to Your Word. I pray that he/she would praise and exalt You in his/her heart and in their daily lives."
January 9th
My God is my rock, in whom I take refudge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior-from violent men you save me. 2 Samuel 22:3 (NIV)
"Awesome Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would find refuge in You during times of trouble. May he/she find strength and safety in his/her salvation."
January 10th
Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.
Chronicles 16:23 (NIV)
"I pray to You oh Lord that my child(ren) would proclaim his/her salvation in his/her enviroment so that others may know you."
January 11th
But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
Psalms 13:5 (NIV)
"Dear Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would trust in your unfailing love. I thank you for your promise of salvation."
January 12th
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; My God is my rock , in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalms 18:2 (NIV)
"Awesome Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would find You to be his/her shield and strength(horn). I pray that he/she would find protection and safety in Your refuge. Please remind them of this promise."
January 13th
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalms 51:12 (NIV)
"Dear God, I pray that my child(ren) would have a willing spirit and that the joy of his/her salvation would sustain him/her during hard times."
January 14th
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. Psalm 62:1 (NIV)
"God, I pray that my child(ren) would find rest in knowing You have saved him/her."
Parents don't forget to write down what You want for your children this year and to ask God to reveal to you what HE wants for your children. I can't wait to hear and see what God is going to do in the lives of all of our children.
Blessings and strength to you as you pray God's Word over your children.
A Parent's heart- Shannon
I hope everyone has had a great first week of the new year. If you are like me-the new year brings many new hopes and dreams. I personally desire to be a better person (wife, mother, daughter, sister, co-worker, church member - the list could go on) than I was last year. I desire to have more of God in my life than last year. I know that I can't do that with in my own strength or power so I humbly ask my Heavenly Father to help me. As for my children, this year I pray that they to would be better girls. I desire that would have a hunger for the things that only God could give them. I desire that they would not wait until they are all grown up to allow God to be their everything. My oldest daughter will start her senior year in highschool this year. My youngest daughter will start her highschool year this year. These are just a few things on my mind as this new year begins to fade away day by day. Oh how the days do go by fast. So, what are your dreams and prayers for your children for this year? Not next year or 5 years from now but right now for 2011! Write them down in your parent prayer journal and revist them as the up coming months unfold.
I pray that God would personally reveal to you what He wants to do in our children's lives this year so that you can cover those things in prayer. After all God does have a plan for their lives and chances are they are much greater than anything we could image or think of on our own- so pray and ask God then write those things down also....
January 8th
The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him. Exodus 15:2 (NIV)
"Lord, I pray thay my child(ren) find strength in his/her salvation as according to Your Word. I pray that he/she would praise and exalt You in his/her heart and in their daily lives."
January 9th
My God is my rock, in whom I take refudge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior-from violent men you save me. 2 Samuel 22:3 (NIV)
"Awesome Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would find refuge in You during times of trouble. May he/she find strength and safety in his/her salvation."
January 10th
Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.
Chronicles 16:23 (NIV)
"I pray to You oh Lord that my child(ren) would proclaim his/her salvation in his/her enviroment so that others may know you."
January 11th
But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
Psalms 13:5 (NIV)
"Dear Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would trust in your unfailing love. I thank you for your promise of salvation."
January 12th
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; My God is my rock , in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalms 18:2 (NIV)
"Awesome Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would find You to be his/her shield and strength(horn). I pray that he/she would find protection and safety in Your refuge. Please remind them of this promise."
January 13th
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalms 51:12 (NIV)
"Dear God, I pray that my child(ren) would have a willing spirit and that the joy of his/her salvation would sustain him/her during hard times."
January 14th
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. Psalm 62:1 (NIV)
"God, I pray that my child(ren) would find rest in knowing You have saved him/her."
Parents don't forget to write down what You want for your children this year and to ask God to reveal to you what HE wants for your children. I can't wait to hear and see what God is going to do in the lives of all of our children.
Blessings and strength to you as you pray God's Word over your children.
A Parent's heart- Shannon
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