Good Evening Parents,
I hope every one is doing well and enjoying the warmer weather. It's really hard to believe that April is almost gone and May is on it's way. We will be praying for the relationships that our children have. I really hope everyone is enjoying these scriptures. I hope you have had some answers to some on your prayer request. Let's see what the Scriptures have for us this week...
April 23rd
"Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good." Titus 1:16 (NLT)
Father in Heaven, I pray that my child(ren)'s character would be bold and not ashamed to call him/herself Yours. I pray that he/she would walk the talk. I pray that he/she would never deny who You are by the choices he/she may make.
April 24th
"Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life." Psalms 139:23-24 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren) would be sensitive to Your Holy Spirit so that he/she will see the things that You point out to him/her. I pray that he/she would follow You as You lead him/her along the path of everlasting life.
April 25th
"My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father." 1 John 2:1 (NLT)
Father God, I lift up my child(ren) to you today. I pray that he/she would always know that You are on his/her side and that You're fighting for him/her. I pray that he/she would quickly turn to you when sin comes into his/her life. May his/her character be of purity and obedience.
April 26th
"This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone." Titus 3:8 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren) would devote him/herself to doing good. I pray that he/she would desire and strive to do what is right. I pray blessings over his/her life as he/she is obedient to You.
April 27th
"But if you refuse to forgive other, your father will not forgive your sins." Matthew 6:15 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren) would be quick to forgive others. I pray that you would remind him/her of the debt You have forgiven in his/her own life. Father thank you for Your gift of forgivness.
April 28th
"You must have the same attitude that Chirst Jesus had." Philippians 2:5 (NLT)
Father God, I lift up my child(ren) to You today. I pray that his/her attitude would be the same as Yours in all things. I pray against a negative attitude. I speak life into my child(ren) today. I pray that You would increase my awareness of my own negative attitude so that I can be a good example for my child(ren).
April 29th
"So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing." James 1:4 (NLT)
Amazing Father, I pray that my child(ren) would remain faithful during hard times. I pray that he/she would have the strength and endurance to finish the race. Thank You for the promise that my child(ren) would be perfect, complete, and needing nothing.
Parents,
Every week when I type these scriptures and small prayers I'm amazed all over again that God's Word truely covers every aspect of our lives and gives total direction and wisdom for us - both as individuals and as parents. I have realized that as parents we have thousands of opportunities to be display good character...from how you handle when someone steals money from your wallet at work like what happened to me this to simple patients while waiting in line to check out and being able to give a loving smile to a stressed out cashier. I've lost it so many times and wish I realized the magnitude of my actions in the past. God doesn't condem and He forgives me. I just have to take one day and one opportunity at a time.
I pray that God would increase yours and mine awareness of the opportunities we have to be an example of Godly Character to our children. I that you would have strength and endurance yourself to finish the race before us as parents.
A Parent's Heart- Shannon
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
April Character
Hello Parents,
I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far and is ready for the new week ahead. I think I will just jump into the scripture for this week...
April 16th
"Father's, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes the Lord" Ephesians 6:4 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, I pray that you would help me to give proper discipline and instruction to my child(ren). I pray that you would help me not to provoke my child(ren). I pray that you would help me to be the parent that I need to be so that my child(ren) will be the person you created him/her to be.
April 17th
"God's business is putting things right; he loves getting the lines straight, setting us straight. Onnce we're standing tall, we can look him straight in the eye." Psalms 11:7 Message
Heavenly Father, I pray that you would set my child(ren)'s life straight. I pray that he/she would stand tall in all situations. I pray that he/she would have boldness to stand for what is right in all things.
April 18th
"But he's already made it plain how to live, what to do, what GOd is looking for in men and women. It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, and don't take yourself too seriously-take God seriously." Micah 6:8 (Message)
Father God, your word is so clear on how we are to live. I pray that my child(ren) would take you and your word seriously and follow your guidelines for living. I pray that my child(ren) would be fair, compassionate, and loyal in your love.
April 19th
"See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people." 1 Thessalonians 5:15 (NLT)
Dear God, I lift up my child(ren) to you today. I pray that he/she would always try to do what is good to others. I pray that he/she would never repay evil for evil.
April 20th
"So the, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up." Romans 14: 19 (NLT)
Dear Lorde, I pray that my child/ren would strive to live in harmony at all times. I pray that he/she would be an encourager so that others will be built up.
April 21st
"Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occassion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere." Ephesians 6:18
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren) would have a lifestyle of prayer. My prayer is that he/she would pray daily for every aspect of his/erh life and those around him/her.
April 22nd
"This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!" 2 Corninthins 5:17 (NLT)
Precious Lord, Thank you Lord for making us a new person when we ask you into our hearts. Father pray over my child(ren) today and speak life into his/her situation as he/she begins a new life. He/she is no longer bound by what he/she did in the past. My child(ren) now belong to you.
Parents I hope these scriptures are giving you encouragement for your prayer life over your children. God's Word is powerful and I know I'm already seeing changes in my children's life as well as mine.
I pray blessings over you as you continue to pray over your children.
A Parent's Heart - Shannon
I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far and is ready for the new week ahead. I think I will just jump into the scripture for this week...
April 16th
"Father's, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes the Lord" Ephesians 6:4 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, I pray that you would help me to give proper discipline and instruction to my child(ren). I pray that you would help me not to provoke my child(ren). I pray that you would help me to be the parent that I need to be so that my child(ren) will be the person you created him/her to be.
April 17th
"God's business is putting things right; he loves getting the lines straight, setting us straight. Onnce we're standing tall, we can look him straight in the eye." Psalms 11:7 Message
Heavenly Father, I pray that you would set my child(ren)'s life straight. I pray that he/she would stand tall in all situations. I pray that he/she would have boldness to stand for what is right in all things.
April 18th
"But he's already made it plain how to live, what to do, what GOd is looking for in men and women. It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, and don't take yourself too seriously-take God seriously." Micah 6:8 (Message)
Father God, your word is so clear on how we are to live. I pray that my child(ren) would take you and your word seriously and follow your guidelines for living. I pray that my child(ren) would be fair, compassionate, and loyal in your love.
April 19th
"See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people." 1 Thessalonians 5:15 (NLT)
Dear God, I lift up my child(ren) to you today. I pray that he/she would always try to do what is good to others. I pray that he/she would never repay evil for evil.
April 20th
"So the, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up." Romans 14: 19 (NLT)
Dear Lorde, I pray that my child/ren would strive to live in harmony at all times. I pray that he/she would be an encourager so that others will be built up.
April 21st
"Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occassion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere." Ephesians 6:18
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren) would have a lifestyle of prayer. My prayer is that he/she would pray daily for every aspect of his/erh life and those around him/her.
April 22nd
"This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!" 2 Corninthins 5:17 (NLT)
Precious Lord, Thank you Lord for making us a new person when we ask you into our hearts. Father pray over my child(ren) today and speak life into his/her situation as he/she begins a new life. He/she is no longer bound by what he/she did in the past. My child(ren) now belong to you.
Parents I hope these scriptures are giving you encouragement for your prayer life over your children. God's Word is powerful and I know I'm already seeing changes in my children's life as well as mine.
I pray blessings over you as you continue to pray over your children.
A Parent's Heart - Shannon
Sunday, April 10, 2011
April -Character
Good Afternoon Parents,
What a beautiful and warm today we are having. I hope everyone is getting a chance to enjoy the beautiful outdoors some. My heart has been heavy for both of girls this week but in different ways. My heart hurts when they have go through things that they don't understand-I don't understand for that matter. As you know, as a parent we have to entrust their growth and lift into the hands of their Creator. Our children are contronted with enormous amounts of stress and peer pressure and Lord knows what else. All the more important to cover them in prayer.
I hope you find some peace, reassurance, and comfort in the verses for this week.
April 9th
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnessess to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us." Hebrew 12:1 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, I pray for my child(ren) that he/she would have a character laced with endurance to be able to run the race You have set before them. I pray that Your Holy Spirit would make him/her aware of anything that would slow him/her down or distract from the course You have set.
April 10th
"If you fully obey the Lord Your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world. You will experience all these blessings if you obey the Lord your God..." Deuteronomy 28:1-2 (NLT)
Heavenly Fathter, Thank You for Your Word. It is full of blessings for my child(ren). God I pray that my child(ren) would hear Your voice daily and quickly obey Your commands. I pray that my child(ren) would receive receive Your blessings as he/she obeys so that he/she can be a blessing to others.
April 11th
"Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successul lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair." Proverbs 1:3 (NLT)
Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would fullfill his/her purpose that You have created him/her for. I pray that he/she would always do what is right, just, and fair.
April 12th
"Accordingly then, let us not sleep, as the rest do, but let us keep wide awake (alert, watchful, cautious, and on our guard) and let us be sober(calm, collected, and circumspect). 1Thessalonians 5:6 (AMP)
Precious Lord, I pray that my child(ren)'s character would always be alert, watchful, and cautious. I pray that Your Holy Spirit would guide him/her in all situations. I pray that You would give wisdom and diescernment in all decisions that he/she has to make. I pray the he/she would always seek Your counsel first.
April 13th
"Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don't be impressed with yourself. Don't compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life." Galations 6:4-5 (MSG)
Precious Lord, I pray for my child(ren) today. I pray that he/she would always take responsibility for his/her own actions. I pray that he/she would always do his/her best in all things. I pray that he/she would have a Godly self-image and not one that compares, boast, or is prideful.
April 14th
"Remind the people to respect the government and be law-abiding, always ready to lend a helping hand. No insults, no fights. God's people should be bighearted and couteous."" Titus 3:1-2 (MSG)
Awesome Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would desire to treat others as Your Word tells us to. I pray that my child(ren) would always be big hearted and courteous to all people I pray that he/she would always repsect our government and that he/she would be a productive law-abiding citzen.
April 15th
"Life a life with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacriffice for us, a pleasing aroma to God." Ephesians 5:2 (NLT)
Merciful Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would be a pleasing aroma to You as he/she lives a life filled with love. I pray that he/she would follow Your example of how he/she is to love others.
I continue to pray that each of you are finding strength and comfort in the scriptures. I can honestly say that being a parent is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I can't do it w/o God. As we progress from one stage of parenting to another we need to rely on God to gives us wisdom, disernment, and courage to let go and allow our children to make their own choices. I know in the very core of who I am that no prayer will go unanswered. I find peace and comfort in God's Word and promises for us and our babies.
A Parent's Heart- Shannon
What a beautiful and warm today we are having. I hope everyone is getting a chance to enjoy the beautiful outdoors some. My heart has been heavy for both of girls this week but in different ways. My heart hurts when they have go through things that they don't understand-I don't understand for that matter. As you know, as a parent we have to entrust their growth and lift into the hands of their Creator. Our children are contronted with enormous amounts of stress and peer pressure and Lord knows what else. All the more important to cover them in prayer.
I hope you find some peace, reassurance, and comfort in the verses for this week.
April 9th
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnessess to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us." Hebrew 12:1 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, I pray for my child(ren) that he/she would have a character laced with endurance to be able to run the race You have set before them. I pray that Your Holy Spirit would make him/her aware of anything that would slow him/her down or distract from the course You have set.
April 10th
"If you fully obey the Lord Your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world. You will experience all these blessings if you obey the Lord your God..." Deuteronomy 28:1-2 (NLT)
Heavenly Fathter, Thank You for Your Word. It is full of blessings for my child(ren). God I pray that my child(ren) would hear Your voice daily and quickly obey Your commands. I pray that my child(ren) would receive receive Your blessings as he/she obeys so that he/she can be a blessing to others.
April 11th
"Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successul lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair." Proverbs 1:3 (NLT)
Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would fullfill his/her purpose that You have created him/her for. I pray that he/she would always do what is right, just, and fair.
April 12th
"Accordingly then, let us not sleep, as the rest do, but let us keep wide awake (alert, watchful, cautious, and on our guard) and let us be sober(calm, collected, and circumspect). 1Thessalonians 5:6 (AMP)
Precious Lord, I pray that my child(ren)'s character would always be alert, watchful, and cautious. I pray that Your Holy Spirit would guide him/her in all situations. I pray that You would give wisdom and diescernment in all decisions that he/she has to make. I pray the he/she would always seek Your counsel first.
April 13th
"Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don't be impressed with yourself. Don't compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life." Galations 6:4-5 (MSG)
Precious Lord, I pray for my child(ren) today. I pray that he/she would always take responsibility for his/her own actions. I pray that he/she would always do his/her best in all things. I pray that he/she would have a Godly self-image and not one that compares, boast, or is prideful.
April 14th
"Remind the people to respect the government and be law-abiding, always ready to lend a helping hand. No insults, no fights. God's people should be bighearted and couteous."" Titus 3:1-2 (MSG)
Awesome Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would desire to treat others as Your Word tells us to. I pray that my child(ren) would always be big hearted and courteous to all people I pray that he/she would always repsect our government and that he/she would be a productive law-abiding citzen.
April 15th
"Life a life with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacriffice for us, a pleasing aroma to God." Ephesians 5:2 (NLT)
Merciful Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would be a pleasing aroma to You as he/she lives a life filled with love. I pray that he/she would follow Your example of how he/she is to love others.
I continue to pray that each of you are finding strength and comfort in the scriptures. I can honestly say that being a parent is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I can't do it w/o God. As we progress from one stage of parenting to another we need to rely on God to gives us wisdom, disernment, and courage to let go and allow our children to make their own choices. I know in the very core of who I am that no prayer will go unanswered. I find peace and comfort in God's Word and promises for us and our babies.
A Parent's Heart- Shannon
Saturday, April 2, 2011
April - Character
Good Morning Parents,
I'm so looking forward to some sunny weather. I hope everyone has had a great week. I can't believe that we are already into the 4th month of this year. I truely understand now the phrase "time flies by." I guess that is becuase now being a parent my perception of time has changed somewhat. I see that now in 2 months my oldest daughter will be a senior in high school and my youngest will be a freshman in high school. Now I think about the time I have left with my children to be making an impact on their lives. As our children get older our role as a parent changes. Our role gets redefined I think as they older. I used to think it would be easier being the parent of an older child but I was wrong. It is during this time that you hope that everything you've tried to pour into them has made it and sets them up for success in life.
This month we will be praying for the character of our children. SO what is character exactly? Webster's has this to say about it...
Character- one of the attribues or features that make up and distinguishes the individual; a feature made to seperate; the complex of mental and ethical traits making and often individualizing a person; a person marked by notable or conspicuous traits; reputation; moral excellence and firmness.
Now here is what God's Word has to say about our character.
April 2nd
"But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. There is no law again these things." Galations 5:22-23 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren)'s character be fruitful as according to Your Word. Help me to be a good example in front of child(ren) daily. I pray blessings over him/her as Your Holy Spirts produces fruit in his/her life.
Aprinl 3rd
"Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselve with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." Colossians 3:12 (NLT)
Father God, I pray that my child(ren) would choose to clothe him/herself in Your tenderhearted mercy, kindess, humility, gentleness, and patience. Thank You Lord, for choosing us to be Your Holy people.
April 4th
"Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life."
1 Timothy 6:18-19 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren) would rich in good works and always generous and sharing with others in need. I pray as he/she obeys your commands that he/she would recieve treasures as Your Word promises. I pray for Your blessings in his/her life so that he/she can be a blessing to others.
April 5th
"work willingly at whatever you do, as though You were working for the Lord rather than for people." (NLT)
Dear Lord, I lift up my child(ren) to you today. I pray that he/she would always be willing to work hard as if working for You. I pray that he/she would have a good work ethic.
April 6th
"I know how to live on almost nothing or with everthing. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or enpty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:12-13
Merciful Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would find the secret of living in every situation. May he/she know that he/she can do all thins through Christ. I pray that he/she would depend on you for every need.
April 7th
"So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neighter fail you nor abdondon you" Deuteronomy 31:6
Thank You Heavenly Father for this promise. I pray against all fear and panic disorders. I speak faith and peace in to my child(ren)'s life. I trust Your Word and I release my child(ren) into Your hands for I know that You'll never abandon or fail him/her.
April 8th,
"Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God and respect the King" 1 Peter 2:17 (NLT)
Heavenly Father I pray that my child(ren) would always be respectful to others even when it is not easy. I pray that he/she would always fear/respect Your authority in a way that is pleasing to You.
Parents, I know we all desire for our children to display true inner character that represents us as parents and more importantly to have a character that reflects God's character to others around them. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you areas in your child's character that needs to be strengthened and how to strengthen it. Like wise ask for the weakness to be revealed and ask how to put to death those things that shouldn't be there.
I pray blessings on each of you as you continue to journey in God's Word in prayer over your children.
A Parent's Heart- Shannon
I'm so looking forward to some sunny weather. I hope everyone has had a great week. I can't believe that we are already into the 4th month of this year. I truely understand now the phrase "time flies by." I guess that is becuase now being a parent my perception of time has changed somewhat. I see that now in 2 months my oldest daughter will be a senior in high school and my youngest will be a freshman in high school. Now I think about the time I have left with my children to be making an impact on their lives. As our children get older our role as a parent changes. Our role gets redefined I think as they older. I used to think it would be easier being the parent of an older child but I was wrong. It is during this time that you hope that everything you've tried to pour into them has made it and sets them up for success in life.
This month we will be praying for the character of our children. SO what is character exactly? Webster's has this to say about it...
Character- one of the attribues or features that make up and distinguishes the individual; a feature made to seperate; the complex of mental and ethical traits making and often individualizing a person; a person marked by notable or conspicuous traits; reputation; moral excellence and firmness.
Now here is what God's Word has to say about our character.
April 2nd
"But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. There is no law again these things." Galations 5:22-23 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren)'s character be fruitful as according to Your Word. Help me to be a good example in front of child(ren) daily. I pray blessings over him/her as Your Holy Spirts produces fruit in his/her life.
Aprinl 3rd
"Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselve with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." Colossians 3:12 (NLT)
Father God, I pray that my child(ren) would choose to clothe him/herself in Your tenderhearted mercy, kindess, humility, gentleness, and patience. Thank You Lord, for choosing us to be Your Holy people.
April 4th
"Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life."
1 Timothy 6:18-19 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, I pray that my child(ren) would rich in good works and always generous and sharing with others in need. I pray as he/she obeys your commands that he/she would recieve treasures as Your Word promises. I pray for Your blessings in his/her life so that he/she can be a blessing to others.
April 5th
"work willingly at whatever you do, as though You were working for the Lord rather than for people." (NLT)
Dear Lord, I lift up my child(ren) to you today. I pray that he/she would always be willing to work hard as if working for You. I pray that he/she would have a good work ethic.
April 6th
"I know how to live on almost nothing or with everthing. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or enpty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:12-13
Merciful Lord, I pray that my child(ren) would find the secret of living in every situation. May he/she know that he/she can do all thins through Christ. I pray that he/she would depend on you for every need.
April 7th
"So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neighter fail you nor abdondon you" Deuteronomy 31:6
Thank You Heavenly Father for this promise. I pray against all fear and panic disorders. I speak faith and peace in to my child(ren)'s life. I trust Your Word and I release my child(ren) into Your hands for I know that You'll never abandon or fail him/her.
April 8th,
"Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God and respect the King" 1 Peter 2:17 (NLT)
Heavenly Father I pray that my child(ren) would always be respectful to others even when it is not easy. I pray that he/she would always fear/respect Your authority in a way that is pleasing to You.
Parents, I know we all desire for our children to display true inner character that represents us as parents and more importantly to have a character that reflects God's character to others around them. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you areas in your child's character that needs to be strengthened and how to strengthen it. Like wise ask for the weakness to be revealed and ask how to put to death those things that shouldn't be there.
I pray blessings on each of you as you continue to journey in God's Word in prayer over your children.
A Parent's Heart- Shannon
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