7 Prayers That Work

Oh, my Lord, Do you see me , even when people ignore me? You value me, even when someone overlooks me. You elevate me, even when someone puts me down. You lead me , even when no one invites me to follow them. You dream for me, even when I can't dream for myself. You're pleased with me, even when I feel guilty, ashamed, and unworthy. You forgive me , even when my actions are unpardonable. You love me just the way I am and regardless of what I do. You aren't swayed by people's perception of me or even my perspective of myself. You know me because you formed me . And you have something unique for me to do that nobody else can do like I could (in your power). You look deep inside me every day. Every thought. Every fear . Every worry. Every secret. And you invite me to tell it all to you. Thank you, Lord,  for loving me and seeing me. In Jesus' name, Amen. “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast  and have no compassion on the child she has borne?  Though she may fo...

Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you for protecting my child today. It doesn't matter how old he is-- I'm always worried, always praying, always asking. I want your protection over him. I want your Spirit working in him. I want your blessings on his life. I know you want that even more than me. Thank you for creating him--for making him so unique and exciting. Thank you for his personality,  his heart,  and his talents. Thank you for the greatness you've placed in him-- for making him in your image  and calling him to your mission. Thank you for protecting him-- for healing, covering, and speaking to him. Help him to hear you. Most of all-- thank you for letting me be his parent. This is an unexplainable joy. I love you. Amen. Other prayers for your children: Spiritual warfare over the rebellious child Prayer for a powerful child A prayer for my child's safety Prayer for a sick child Prayer for my sponsored child A birthday prayer for my child A prayer for my child's wedding ...

  "Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of  bitterness  grows up to trouble you, corrupting many." (Hebrews 12:15) An observation: If we care for one another,  God gives us grace . If we don't care for one another, we don't get grace from anyone. Bitterness is a weed that overtakes a garden until it has choked out every plant that was once beautiful and productive until the garden becomes useless and ugly. Bitterness prevents blessing . A prayer: Oh, Lord, I confess my bitterness  and my lack of trust in you to direct me in all things. I've resented you allowing weeds into my life. My heart has not been fertile or  productive lately. It has been a garden of weeds instead of a garden of flowers. Please forgive me and help me develop the courage to rip out every weed and prune back every thought and habit that doesn't honor you . I confess holding grudges, distrusting your care, and pr...

Oh, Lord, the Prince of Peace, Instead of praying against stress -- instead of praying for a calm, peaceful life-- Lord, make me a peacemaker. I crave peace, but I don't often make peace. I find the problems, I criticize the results, I blame the victimizers. But I don't try to make peace , I don't wish blessings on those who oppose or hurt me. I don't cultivate kindness, grace, and generosity in unjust situations. I don't forgive enough. I accuse too often. I excuse my own sins. I cover up what's bad in my and expose what's bad in others. That's not peacemaking. Lord, I want to see you work in my life. I want to know you and become like you. So that means I MUST become a peacemaker. Lord, help me see people how you see them. Help me give up for the greater good. Help me to live for eternity, to sacrifice for the gospel, to protect the church, to love the world, to pray for my family . Help me to work for solutions  rather than fight over problems. I con...