On this Fatherhood Friday I though it would be good to remind myself to pray for my children. It's the most important thing I do for them yet it so often slips my mind.I'm getting a little reflective here so bear with me. I remember how amazing it was to hold each of them just after they were born. Perfect little people with all the potential in the world. I remember how small the pinky toes were when they were babies and how it looked like they could pop right off...These kids are so cool and such a blessing.
Back to prayer... There is a lot of good in the world but there is also evil. This is why we need to pray, asking that God will protect our children from evil and give us wisdom we need to be the parent He wants us to be.
God,
Thank you for blessing me with three great kids. I pray that their lives will glorify you. Protect them as they grow. Give me the wisdom to train them, teach them and love them and your Son loves us. Help me keep it all in perspective and not over react to the little stuff. Keep them in your protection today, In Jesus...
Amen.
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That was beautiful.
Amen...
Fathers must constantly pray for their children and teach them to pray for themselves and others.
I'm not a religious person, but I definetly am down with the power of positive thought!
You're doing a good job man!
You are such a great father. This is exactly how I feel about my kids.
Amen...I try to remember to do that every day too. On the flip side of the coin I hope someone is praying for me too becasue I need all the help I can get.
Amen.
Try as I might to remember her when she was a little peanut... it all just seemed like such a blur.
Awesome reminder for the prayer.
I am with Mocha Dad. Good prayer, post and reminder.
Amen.
This post got me reminiscing about my little one, too...and then the tears started forming.
Stupid emotions!
i'm like new dad blog...great post :)
i get a little nervous around religious people, but what a great story.
Nice one - you got me all teary eyed reading about the little pinky toes.
That is an awesome post. I am not overly religious but I believe in God and should pray for my 3 kids as they mean the world to me.
Craig...that was perfect...I am enjoying your blog...just discovered it today...you and Holly are great parents!
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