Dear Parents,
Its hard to believe that we are closing out another month. They are flying by so fast. As school has ended this year I'm now the parent of a freshman and a senior in high school. It's hard to believe. I have been blessed with good children and I desire that they have a heart for the Lord and trust Him with every aspect of their lives.
As we come into June we will be praying for a servant heart. God lead me to several verses to address how we are to live our lives and the attitude we are to have while we serve others. I pray that we all are encouraged to be better servants as we are the examples of serving in front of our children.
I hope everyone has a great holiday tomorrow. Blessings as you continue to pray God's Word over your children.
A Parent's Heart- Shannon
May 28 1 Corinthians 7:33
But a married man has to think about his earthly responsibilities and how to please his wife. (NLT)
“Dear God I pray for my son/s that he would be mindful of his responsibilities to his wife. I pray that he would make her a priority in his life.”
“Dear God I pray for my daughter/’s husband. I pray that he would always make her a priority in his life. I pray that he would be mindful of his responsibilities to my daughter/s.
May 29th 1 Timothy 3:12
A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well. (NIV)
“Dear Lord, I pray that my son/s would the husband of one wife and is able to manage is child/ren and his household well.”
“Dear Lord, I pray that my daughter/s would be the wife of one husband. I pray that her husband would be able to manage their child/ren and their household well.”
May 30th Proverbs 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.(NLT)
“Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that you would bring good friends into the life of my child/ren. Friends that would help him/her become wiser and encourage him/her. I pray that my child/ren would in return be a good friend.”
May 31 Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. (NLT)
“Dear Father God, I pray that my child/ren would never be alone. I pray that you would plant good friends in his/her life so that his/she can succeed.”
June – Servant Heart
June 1st 1 Peter 5:2
Be shepherds of God's flock, the believers who are under your care. Serve as their leaders. Don't serve them because you have to. Instead, do it because you want to. That's what God wants you to do. Don't do it because you want to get more and more money. Do it because you really want to serve. (NIRV)
“God, I pray that my child/ren would have a heart to serve others. Help me to be the example.”
June 2nd Ephesians 6:7
Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. (NLT)
“Dear Lord, I pray that my child/ren would work the enthusiasm in all they do. I pray that he/she would seek your approval not people.”
June 3rd Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (NLT)
“Heavenly Father, I pray that my child/ren would complete the work you have planned in advance for him/her to complete.”
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
May-Relationships
Dear Parents,
I hope everyone is having a great weekend. It has been a nice warm day outside today.
On a personal note...I have been confronted with the issue of the extreme importance of good relationships, trust, and consequences for choices we make. My families' life has been turned upside down to say the least this past week with much uncertainty waiting ahead of us. I this one thing I know that nothing has taken my God by surprize and that He's love for me and my family "never fails, never gives up, and never runs out on me." I have been so very blessed by awesome friendships for me to talk to and lift me and my family up in prayer. There has been many words of encouragment and just the rigth Bible verses for me to rely on. No one wants to go through though times or to see someone you love hurt because of the choices they make but as Pastor Rusty said this morning that "God doesn't allow storms to destroy you but to shape and mold you" As Pastor Jenny said to day in Vibe that we need to be flexible/pliable so that God can mold us into what He needs when He needs it.
Now back to relationships for our children...it is a must for us to cover every relationship that our children have. The enemy is on the prowl seeking and looking for who he can destroy. I hope everyone finds comfort, peace, strength from these verses this week to cover our most priceless treasures that we have-our children...
May 21. Ephesians 4:31-32
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (NLT)
“Dear Lord, I pray that my child/ren would always treat others with kindness. I pray that he/she would avoid evil behavior. I pray that he/she would be able to forgive others as you have forgiven him/her.”
May 22. Mark 10:6-9
But at the beginning of creation God 'made them male and female. 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate." (NIV)
“Dear Lord, I pray for my child/ren’s spouse. I pray that he/she would marry a Godly man/woman. I pray for your protection and blessings for his/her marriage.”
May 23. Hebrews 13:4
Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. (NIV)
“Dear God I pray for the purity in my child/ren’s marriage. I pray that both the husband and wife in the marriage would honor the vows he/she took on his/her wedding day.”
May 24. Proverbs 18:22
He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. (NIV)
“Dear God I pray that my daughter/’s would be the wife you have created her to be. I pray that you find her to be good and that she and her husband receive your favor.”
“Dear God, I pray that my son/’s find a good wife. I pray that my son/’s would be the husband you have created him to be. I pray that you find him to be good and he and his wife receive your favor.”
May 25. Ephesians 5:25-28
Husbands, go all out in your love for your wives, exactly as Christ did for the church—a love marked by giving, not getting…His words evoke her beauty. Everything he does and says is designed to bring the best out of her, dressing her in dazzling white silk, radiant with holiness. And that is how husbands ought to love their wives. They're really doing themselves a favor—since they're already "one" in marriage. (MSG)
“Dear God I pray that my son/s would be this kind of husband. I pray that he would honor his wife and bless her according to this verse.”
“Dear God I pray that my daughter/s would find this kind of husband. I pray that her husband would honor her and bless her according to this verse.”
May 26. Timothy 3:11
In the same way, their wives must be worthy of respect. They must not say things that harm others. In anything they do, they must not go too far. They must be worthy of trust in everything. (NIRV)
“Dear Lord, I pray that my son/s would find a wife worth of respect. I pray that she would also be trustworthy in everything. I pray the his wife would speak wisdom and life over my son/s.”
“Dear Lord, I pray that my daughter/s would be this kind of wife…trustworthy and worthy of respect. I pray that she would speak wisdom and life over her husband.”
May 27. Proverbs 19:14
Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the Lord can give an understanding wife. (NLT)
“Dear God I pray that my son/s would receive a wife of understanding. I pray that you would bring him a godly woman just like you brought Eve to Adam.”
“Dear God, I pray that my daughter/s would be a wife of understanding. I pray that she would receive a godly husband just like you brought Adam and Eve together.”
I'm so very thankful for my husband and children. Also I'm so very blessed and thankful for my friends that have supported me this week.
Blessings over you as you continue to cover your children's lives in pray and in God's Word.
A Parent's Heart-Shannon
I hope everyone is having a great weekend. It has been a nice warm day outside today.
On a personal note...I have been confronted with the issue of the extreme importance of good relationships, trust, and consequences for choices we make. My families' life has been turned upside down to say the least this past week with much uncertainty waiting ahead of us. I this one thing I know that nothing has taken my God by surprize and that He's love for me and my family "never fails, never gives up, and never runs out on me." I have been so very blessed by awesome friendships for me to talk to and lift me and my family up in prayer. There has been many words of encouragment and just the rigth Bible verses for me to rely on. No one wants to go through though times or to see someone you love hurt because of the choices they make but as Pastor Rusty said this morning that "God doesn't allow storms to destroy you but to shape and mold you" As Pastor Jenny said to day in Vibe that we need to be flexible/pliable so that God can mold us into what He needs when He needs it.
Now back to relationships for our children...it is a must for us to cover every relationship that our children have. The enemy is on the prowl seeking and looking for who he can destroy. I hope everyone finds comfort, peace, strength from these verses this week to cover our most priceless treasures that we have-our children...
May 21. Ephesians 4:31-32
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (NLT)
“Dear Lord, I pray that my child/ren would always treat others with kindness. I pray that he/she would avoid evil behavior. I pray that he/she would be able to forgive others as you have forgiven him/her.”
May 22. Mark 10:6-9
But at the beginning of creation God 'made them male and female. 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate." (NIV)
“Dear Lord, I pray for my child/ren’s spouse. I pray that he/she would marry a Godly man/woman. I pray for your protection and blessings for his/her marriage.”
May 23. Hebrews 13:4
Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. (NIV)
“Dear God I pray for the purity in my child/ren’s marriage. I pray that both the husband and wife in the marriage would honor the vows he/she took on his/her wedding day.”
May 24. Proverbs 18:22
He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. (NIV)
“Dear God I pray that my daughter/’s would be the wife you have created her to be. I pray that you find her to be good and that she and her husband receive your favor.”
“Dear God, I pray that my son/’s find a good wife. I pray that my son/’s would be the husband you have created him to be. I pray that you find him to be good and he and his wife receive your favor.”
May 25. Ephesians 5:25-28
Husbands, go all out in your love for your wives, exactly as Christ did for the church—a love marked by giving, not getting…His words evoke her beauty. Everything he does and says is designed to bring the best out of her, dressing her in dazzling white silk, radiant with holiness. And that is how husbands ought to love their wives. They're really doing themselves a favor—since they're already "one" in marriage. (MSG)
“Dear God I pray that my son/s would be this kind of husband. I pray that he would honor his wife and bless her according to this verse.”
“Dear God I pray that my daughter/s would find this kind of husband. I pray that her husband would honor her and bless her according to this verse.”
May 26. Timothy 3:11
In the same way, their wives must be worthy of respect. They must not say things that harm others. In anything they do, they must not go too far. They must be worthy of trust in everything. (NIRV)
“Dear Lord, I pray that my son/s would find a wife worth of respect. I pray that she would also be trustworthy in everything. I pray the his wife would speak wisdom and life over my son/s.”
“Dear Lord, I pray that my daughter/s would be this kind of wife…trustworthy and worthy of respect. I pray that she would speak wisdom and life over her husband.”
May 27. Proverbs 19:14
Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the Lord can give an understanding wife. (NLT)
“Dear God I pray that my son/s would receive a wife of understanding. I pray that you would bring him a godly woman just like you brought Eve to Adam.”
“Dear God, I pray that my daughter/s would be a wife of understanding. I pray that she would receive a godly husband just like you brought Adam and Eve together.”
I'm so very thankful for my husband and children. Also I'm so very blessed and thankful for my friends that have supported me this week.
Blessings over you as you continue to cover your children's lives in pray and in God's Word.
A Parent's Heart-Shannon
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Parents,
I know it's been a while since I posted but felt I needed to give some time for everyone to recover from the storms.
I wont make this a long drawn out thing this week. I do know from experience that Godly relationships are so very important and have such power on the future of our child/ren. I hope you find strength and direction as you read these verses...
1. Romans 14:19
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. (NIV)
“Dear Heavenly Father, I ask that you would help me to be the example of peace and edification in our home. I pray that my child/ren make every effort to bring peace in his/her life.”
2. Matthew 5:9
God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. (NLT)
“Dear God I pray that my child/ren work for peace in every relationship. I pray that he/she may receive your blessings.”
3. Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! (NLT)
“Father God I pray that my child/ren would live in harmony with everyone. I pray that he/she would never think he/she is better than someone else.”
4. Romans 12:10
Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. (NLT)
“Dear God, I pray that my child/ren would honor others with brotherly love and a genuine heart. Teach my child/ren how to love as you love him/her”
5. 1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. (NLT)
“Dear Lord, I pray that child/ren would keep a humble attitude in all situations. I pray that he/she would be tenderhearted be able to sympathize with everyone in his/her life.”
6. Ephesians 4:3
Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. (NLT)
“Lord your word is clear that we are all to live in unity and we are to be peacemakers. I pray that my child/ren have the gift of making peace in all of his/her relationships.”
7. Matthew 12:25
Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, “Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart. (NLT)
“Dear God, I lift up my family to you today. I pray that our family be fight against feuding so that we will not fall apart. I seek your peace in my home and in my child/ren’s home.”
8. Psalm 133:1
How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! (NLT)
“Wonderful Lord, I pray that my child/ren would live in harmony with each other. I pray that his/her home would be one of peace and harmony as according to your word.”
9. Romans 12:18
Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. (NLT)
“Thank you Lord for my child/ren I lift him/her up to you today. I pray and ask that he/she would have a heart for peace in every situation and relationship that he/she may have.”
10. 2 Corinthians 6:14-15
Don't become partners with those who reject God. How can you make a partnership out of right and wrong? That's not partnership; that's war. Is light best friends with dark?... (MSG)
“Dear Lord, I pray that my child/ren would seek Godly friendships/relationships. I pray that he/she would seek you in all relationships.”
11. Amos 3:3
Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction? (NLT)
“Dear God, I pray that my child/ren would never be lead away from the path you have set out before him/her. I pray Father that you would bring Godly friends and spouse to him/her.”
12. Proverbs 12:26
A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. (NIV)
“Precious Lord thank you for this warning. I pray that my child/ren would be cautious in every friendship that he/she may have. I pray that your Holy Spirit would warn him/her about negative friendships.”
13. Proverbs 13:20
Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces. (MSG)
“Dear Lord, I pray that my child/ren would guard his/her friendships. I pray that he/she would make wise choices with whom he/she walks with.”
14. Proverbs 4:14
Don't take the path of evil people. Don't live the way sinners do. (NIRV)
“Dear God, I pray that my child/ren would not live as sinners. You have called him/her and set him/her apart. I pray that your love would shine on his/her path and keep him/her.”
15. 1 Corinthians 5:11
I meant that you are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a believer yet indulges in sexual sin, or is greedy, or worships idols, or is abusive, or is a drunkard, or cheats people. Don’t even eat with such people. (NLT)
“Heavenly Father, your word is clear in who we should associate with. I pray that my child/ren would not become attached in ungodly friendships/relationships. Protect him/her against sexual impurity.”
16. Proverbs 22:24-25
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn his ways and get yourself ensnared. (NIV)
“Dear God, I pray that my child/ren would not make friends with one who is hot-tempered. I pray that he/she would not learn the ways of those that are angry.”
17. Proverbs 24:21-22
My child, fear the Lord and the king. Don’t associate with rebels, 22 for disaster will hit them suddenly. Who knows what punishment will come from the Lord and the king? (NLT)
“Dear God, I pray for child/ren’s friendships. I pray against souls ties of rebellion and disobedience.”
18. Psalm 1:1
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.(NLT)
“Father God, I pray that you find joy in friendships/relationships that my child/ren have. I pray that he/she would hear the advice of your Holy Spirit to make all of his/her decisions.”
19. 1 Corinthians 1:10
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. (NIV)
“Dear God, I lift up my child/ren to you this day. I pray for his/her relationships. I pray that there would be unity and agreement. I pray that you would dissolve any ungodly unity.”
20. 2 Corinthians 6:17-18
So leave the corruption and compromise; leave it for good," says God. "Don't link up with those who will pollute you. I want you all for myself. I'll be a Father to you; you'll be sons and daughters to me." The Word of the Master, God. MSG)
“Dear Father God, I pray that my child/ren would leave corruption and compromise for good. I pray that he/she would not link up with anyone that may pollute him/her.”
Parents I hope you find strength and direction in these scriputres. Share them with your children as you teach them. I pray that God would truely send Godly young men and women to each one of our children that can be an encouragment to them and help them stay on track. Also I pray that our children are a positive influence to thier friends.
A Parents Heart- Shannon
I know it's been a while since I posted but felt I needed to give some time for everyone to recover from the storms.
I wont make this a long drawn out thing this week. I do know from experience that Godly relationships are so very important and have such power on the future of our child/ren. I hope you find strength and direction as you read these verses...
1. Romans 14:19
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. (NIV)
“Dear Heavenly Father, I ask that you would help me to be the example of peace and edification in our home. I pray that my child/ren make every effort to bring peace in his/her life.”
2. Matthew 5:9
God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. (NLT)
“Dear God I pray that my child/ren work for peace in every relationship. I pray that he/she may receive your blessings.”
3. Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! (NLT)
“Father God I pray that my child/ren would live in harmony with everyone. I pray that he/she would never think he/she is better than someone else.”
4. Romans 12:10
Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. (NLT)
“Dear God, I pray that my child/ren would honor others with brotherly love and a genuine heart. Teach my child/ren how to love as you love him/her”
5. 1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. (NLT)
“Dear Lord, I pray that child/ren would keep a humble attitude in all situations. I pray that he/she would be tenderhearted be able to sympathize with everyone in his/her life.”
6. Ephesians 4:3
Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. (NLT)
“Lord your word is clear that we are all to live in unity and we are to be peacemakers. I pray that my child/ren have the gift of making peace in all of his/her relationships.”
7. Matthew 12:25
Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, “Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart. (NLT)
“Dear God, I lift up my family to you today. I pray that our family be fight against feuding so that we will not fall apart. I seek your peace in my home and in my child/ren’s home.”
8. Psalm 133:1
How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! (NLT)
“Wonderful Lord, I pray that my child/ren would live in harmony with each other. I pray that his/her home would be one of peace and harmony as according to your word.”
9. Romans 12:18
Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. (NLT)
“Thank you Lord for my child/ren I lift him/her up to you today. I pray and ask that he/she would have a heart for peace in every situation and relationship that he/she may have.”
10. 2 Corinthians 6:14-15
Don't become partners with those who reject God. How can you make a partnership out of right and wrong? That's not partnership; that's war. Is light best friends with dark?... (MSG)
“Dear Lord, I pray that my child/ren would seek Godly friendships/relationships. I pray that he/she would seek you in all relationships.”
11. Amos 3:3
Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction? (NLT)
“Dear God, I pray that my child/ren would never be lead away from the path you have set out before him/her. I pray Father that you would bring Godly friends and spouse to him/her.”
12. Proverbs 12:26
A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. (NIV)
“Precious Lord thank you for this warning. I pray that my child/ren would be cautious in every friendship that he/she may have. I pray that your Holy Spirit would warn him/her about negative friendships.”
13. Proverbs 13:20
Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces. (MSG)
“Dear Lord, I pray that my child/ren would guard his/her friendships. I pray that he/she would make wise choices with whom he/she walks with.”
14. Proverbs 4:14
Don't take the path of evil people. Don't live the way sinners do. (NIRV)
“Dear God, I pray that my child/ren would not live as sinners. You have called him/her and set him/her apart. I pray that your love would shine on his/her path and keep him/her.”
15. 1 Corinthians 5:11
I meant that you are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a believer yet indulges in sexual sin, or is greedy, or worships idols, or is abusive, or is a drunkard, or cheats people. Don’t even eat with such people. (NLT)
“Heavenly Father, your word is clear in who we should associate with. I pray that my child/ren would not become attached in ungodly friendships/relationships. Protect him/her against sexual impurity.”
16. Proverbs 22:24-25
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn his ways and get yourself ensnared. (NIV)
“Dear God, I pray that my child/ren would not make friends with one who is hot-tempered. I pray that he/she would not learn the ways of those that are angry.”
17. Proverbs 24:21-22
My child, fear the Lord and the king. Don’t associate with rebels, 22 for disaster will hit them suddenly. Who knows what punishment will come from the Lord and the king? (NLT)
“Dear God, I pray for child/ren’s friendships. I pray against souls ties of rebellion and disobedience.”
18. Psalm 1:1
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.(NLT)
“Father God, I pray that you find joy in friendships/relationships that my child/ren have. I pray that he/she would hear the advice of your Holy Spirit to make all of his/her decisions.”
19. 1 Corinthians 1:10
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. (NIV)
“Dear God, I lift up my child/ren to you this day. I pray for his/her relationships. I pray that there would be unity and agreement. I pray that you would dissolve any ungodly unity.”
20. 2 Corinthians 6:17-18
So leave the corruption and compromise; leave it for good," says God. "Don't link up with those who will pollute you. I want you all for myself. I'll be a Father to you; you'll be sons and daughters to me." The Word of the Master, God. MSG)
“Dear Father God, I pray that my child/ren would leave corruption and compromise for good. I pray that he/she would not link up with anyone that may pollute him/her.”
Parents I hope you find strength and direction in these scriputres. Share them with your children as you teach them. I pray that God would truely send Godly young men and women to each one of our children that can be an encouragment to them and help them stay on track. Also I pray that our children are a positive influence to thier friends.
A Parents Heart- Shannon
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