My Morning Prayer: A Prayer of Care

My Morning Prayer: A Prayer of Care
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

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You have taught children and infants to tell of Your strength, silencing Your enemies and all who oppose You. When I look at the night sky and see the work of Your fingers— the moon and the stars You set in place—what are people that You should think about them, mere mortals that You should care for them? Psalm 8:2-4 NLT

Prayer
I thank You God, Lord of the universe, designer and maker of all that is in the heavens and all that is upon the earth, that You are mighty and that You alone do marvelous things. I thank You that You have not only made me and my children, shaped us, and breathed into us the breath of life, but that You look out for each one of us. Reveal to us Your mighty strength, Your awesome power, and Your infinite wisdom.

It is amazing to me to realize, not only how great You are, but how much You care about the lives of those You have created. You see, know, understand, and care about every detail of their lives. It is in You that they live, and move, and have their being.

Thank you that we are on Your mind and in Your thoughts today. I pray that our hearts would trust in You, that our thoughts would turn toward You, and that our feet would follow You all the days of our lives.
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This post is adapted from Roy's book, Prayers of Promise.

Prayers of Promise: The Benefits of Growth: Spiritual Blessings

-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.

Ephesians 1:2–4 NKJV

Reflect on this statement, inspired by today’s Scripture, and let it guide you into prayer:

I pray that my children will be blessed with every spiritual blessing that You have made available to them through their relationships with Your Son. May Your life be in them, Your hand be on them, and Your favor be over them. Work in them and through them.

Prayer

Father, how gracious You are, how blessed I am, how rich is my portion, and how full is my cup! You are the perfect Father—loving, caring, providing, giving, sheltering, making a safe place, a restful place, a thriving place for me and my children to come to and abide in.

Thank You that the best place, the highest place, and the most secure place for us to be is in Jesus Christ. I pray that my children will be blessed with every spiritual blessing You have made available to them through their relationships with Your Son. May Your life be in them, Your hand be on them, and Your favor be over them. Work in them and through them.

Give all of us quiet hearts that trust in You, humble hearts that depend upon You, grateful hearts that receive from You, joyful hearts that worship You, true hearts that honor You, giving hearts that express You, pure hearts that glorify You, and faithful hearts that please You.

Give all of us quiet hearts that trust in You.

This was an excerpt from Prayers of Promise: God’s Life-Changing Promises to Pray Over Your Children by Roy Lessin— a book designed to guide you in prayer over your children.

Prayers of Promise: The Benefits of Growth

-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. 2 Peter 3:18 NKJV

A newborn baby brings a special joy and delight far beyond what words can express. Loving parents seek to train, teach, help, and pray for their children, trusting that their little ones will grow up to have responsible and productive lives, while faithfully fulfilling the unique plan God has for each of them.

Through prayer, parents can ask God to plant the eternal seed of His life within the hearts of their children. They can pray that this seed will be watered by His Word and warmed by the sunshine of His presence, love, and care. Prayer can also cover that seed and protect it until it has become rooted in love, full-grown in grace, and a fruitful and flourishing vine within their children's lives.

The next few days we will learn more about praying for the growth of the children around us. We will pray intentionally about using all the Spiritual blessings we have been given and trusting in God’s provision in everything. Today, prepare your heart for this time of devotion with this short prayer:

Lord, let my life be a peaceful reflection of my assurance in Your provision. Help me to be a genuine example of utilizing all the gifts You’ve given me to the fullest extent. Continue to teach me about who You are calling me to be, and to trust that You work all things together for my good. May I always give the glory to You, in everything.

To Him be the glory both now and forever. 2 Peter 3:18 NKJV

This was an excerpt from Prayers of Promise: God’s Life-Changing Promises to Pray Over Your Children by Roy Lessin— a book designed to guide you in prayer over your children.

This post originally was shared on DaySpring's blog site. You can read the original post here.

Prayers of Promise: The Proclamation of Praise: Growth

-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

The Child continued to grow and become strong [in spirit], filled with wisdom; and the grace (favor, spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him. Luke 2:40 AMP

Reflect on this statement, inspired by today’s Scripture, and let it guide you into prayer: 

I pray that my children will grow, not only in years but also in depth of love and maturity. Give them wholeness in body, soul, and spirit. Bless them with good health, and may their desires be set on doing all that is pleasing to You.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for coming to this earth, taking on human flesh, living among us, and doing Your Father's will. Thank You for the way You lived and what You taught us through Your words and Your life.

I pray that my children will grow in the same ways You grew. May they have a sharp focus and clear purpose; may they know why they are here and where they are going; may they have the inner strength to grow strong in character; and may they always be about their heavenly Father's business. I pray that my children will grow, not only in years but also in depth of love and maturity. Give them wholeness in body, soul, and spirit. Bless them with good health, and may their desires be set on doing all that is pleasing to You. May they be filled with wisdom and may Your grace, favor, and spiritual blessings be upon them.

Above all, I ask that my children will be strong in spirit—being at Your feet, knowing Your worthiness, intimate in their relationships with You, supping at Your table, and communing with You daily.

Lord, I ask that my children will be strong in spirit.

This was an excerpt from Prayers of Promise: God’s Life-Changing Promises to Pray Over Your Children by Roy Lessin— a book designed to guide you in prayer over your children.

This post first appeared on DaySpring.com's blog site, and you can read it here.  The book is available from DaySpring, and Christian retailers everywhere. 

Prayers of Promise: The Proclamation of Praise

-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.PsaIm 150:6 NKJV

We were made to celebrate, be filled with gladness, and have our hearts overflow with joy. Praise should always be on our lips and thanksgiving in our hearts. We were made to have God at the center of our joy and as the focus of our praise. It is from Him, to Him, and through Him that our voices can rejoice evermore, our mouths can be filled with laughter, and our hearts can find, at His right hand, the pleasures that are ours forevermore.

Pray that your children will have happy dispositions, live contented lives, and sing new songs unto the Lord. Pray that their cups will be full and running over, that they will be worshipers of God in spirit and truth, and that they will always carry a melody of praise in their hearts.

The next few days we will learn more about praying for a renewed sense of joy and appreciation for the blessings we have been given. We will pray intentionally about growing in love, led by the Holy Spirit and acting courageously in every moment. Today, prepare your heart for this time of devotion with this short prayer:

Lord, be with us as we grow. Teach us to live lives that reflect You in all that we do, and give us the gifts we need to do so. Grant us wisdom and joy, give us thankful hearts, and teach us to trust You in every moment. Help us to worship You with our whole hearts and to live according to Your will.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6 NKJV

This was an excerpt from Prayers of Promise: God’s Life-Changing Promises to Pray Over Your Children by Roy Lessin— a book designed to guide you in prayer over your children. You can purchase the book here, or at your local Christian bookstore. 

Prayers of Promise: The Joys of Community: Humility

You younger men. likewise. be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time. 
1 Peter 5:5-6 NASB

Reflect on this statement, inspired by today’s Scripture, and let it guide you into prayer:

I pray that my children will be honoring to those You have placed over them. I pray they will give honor to everyone, especially the elderly, and learn to know Your heart when You said, "I have not come to be served but to serve."

Prayer

God, I thank You for being my all-in-all, for being above all, and ruling over all that is in heaven and on earth. Thank You for those You place over my children, and thank You for using those individuals to help shape them, mold their character, conform them to Your image, and prepare them for the things You have planned for them.

I pray that my children will be honoring to those You have placed over them. I pray they will give honor to everyone, especially the elderly, and learn to know Your heart when You said, "I have not come to be served but to serve."

I pray that my children's hearts will never be filled with pride, puffed up, or prone to look down on others. May they be humble vessels who are aware of their needs, who are broken and contrite before You, and who realize, moment by moment, their total dependency upon Your grace.

I pray my children will give honor to everyone.

This was an excerpt from Prayers of Promise: God’s Life-Changing Promises to Pray Over Your Children by Roy Lessin— a book designed to guide you in prayer over your children.
This post first appeared on DaySpring.com, you can read it here.

Prayers of Promise: The Joys of Community: Remembrance

Can a woman forget her nursing child,
and not have compassion on the son of her womb?
Surely they may forget, yet I will not forget you.
See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands;
your walls are continually before Me.
Isaiah 49:15-16 NKJV

Reflect on this statement, inspired by today’s Scripture, and let it guide you into prayer:

May my children always be aware of how much they mean to You, how precious they are in Your sight, how tenderly You carry them in Your thoughts, and that their names are written on the palms of Your compassionate hands.

Prayer

Thank You, Father, for being a God of compassion who feels deeply and cares greatly for my family. Thank You that through Your compassion, my children can know Your inner feelings for each of them personally, sense Your tender touch upon them, see the riches of what Your heart holds for them, and experience the fullness of what Your love brings to them.

Father, I am amazed to realize that Your love for my children is even greater than the love I have for them and that the depth of Your feelings for them goes even deeper than what I hold for them. What a great comfort it is to know how much You care for them, and that they are always in Your thoughts.

May my children always be aware of how much they mean to You, how precious they are in Your sight, how tenderly You carry them in Your thoughts, and that their names are written on the palms of Your compassionate hands.

Thank You for being a God of compassion.

This was an excerpt from Prayers of Promise: God’s Life-Changing Promises to Pray Over Your Children by Roy Lessin— a book designed to guide you in prayer over your children. This post originally appeared here. 

Prayers of Promise: The Joys of Community

Through love serve one another. Colossians 5:13 NKJV

God has not only called us to know and enjoy Him but He has also called us to know and enjoy others. Each child of God has been placed into a family of believers. The outflow of our fellowship with God will bring us into fellowship with others. God has made us dependent upon one another. We need other people, and they need us to grow and be supported, helped, encouraged, loved, prayed for, enriched, guided, cared for, and blessed.

As children grow and mature, parents need to be in prayer about the friendships their children form and the influence their lives will have upon others. Through every stage of life children can be a blessing to those around them, including family members, classmates, teachers, and others in the community.

The next few days we will learn more about praying for God’s love to shine through our relationships. We will pray intentionally about honoring God and others with a humble heart and remembering God’s love in all we do. Today, prepare your heart for this time of devotion with this short prayer:

Lord, be with us in each of our relationships. Teach us to have contrite hearts that live for Your glory. Help us to honor You and all Your children with dignity and respect. Give us servant hearts that are prepared to help using the gifts and talents You’ve given to us. Let us see others as You see them.

Through love serve one another. Colossians 5:13 NKJV

This was an excerpt from Prayers of Promise: God’s Life-Changing Promises to Pray Over Your Children by Roy Lessin— a book designed to guide you in prayer over your children.

This devotion first appeared on DaySpring.com 

The Beauty of Character: Character

I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ's return. May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ-for this will bring much glory and praise to God.
Philippians 1:9–11 NLT

Reflect on this statement, inspired by today’s Scripture, and let it guide you into prayer:

Lord, teach them to walk as You walked and honor their Father in heaven, just as You honored Him when You walked on the earth. May their days be long, their hearts be full, their lives be enriched, and their blessings be abundant.

Prayer

Father, bless my children and make them a blessing. May Christ be formed in them. As their Potter, shape and mold their character and use them where You place them. I know that everything You make is beautiful!

Help my children know how to follow You so they will be able to lead others. Help them know how to give freely so that they will prosper in the true riches of Your kingdom. Help them know how to yield to Your will so they will be able to stand strong in Your grace and sufficiency.

May my children be wise students, good workers, supportive team members, and loyal companions. Help them live productive and fruitful lives. Teach them to walk as You walked and honor their Father in heaven, just as You honored Him when You walked on the earth. May their days be long, their hearts be full, their lives be enriched, and their blessings be abundant.
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This first appeared as a DaySpring devotion. The book, Prayers of Promises can be purchased at your favorite Christian retailer, or through DaySpring.com.

The Beauty of Character

This winter, as we enter a New Year, we want to encourage you to pray for your children and grandchildren, and other "young people of ALL ages" in your life. This will be the first installment in a series that comes from Roy's book Prayers of Promise: God’s Life-Changing Promises to Pray Over Your Children by Roy Lessin— a book designed to guide you in prayer over your children. -Marina

The Beauty of Character -Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow Let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us. Psalm 90:17 KJV

Like clay, our lives need to be formed, molded, and shaped into the image of the God who created us. Godly character is not a gift that we instantly receive, but something that is formed within us by placing our lives in God's hands, receiving His grace, depending on His Spirit, and choosing to do what is pleasing in His sight.

It is important for parents to pray that their children will not only know the Lord and follow Him but also yield themselves to the Lord so that His character can be formed within them. No life is more beautiful than the one whose heart is filled with loveliness, whose attitudes are filled with kindness, whose words are spoken with gentleness, and whose behavior is marked by righteousness.

The next few days we will learn more about praying for an underlying beauty to shine through the lives of all God’s children. We will pray intentionally about developing a foundation in His Word and a heart that reflects His character. Today, prepare your heart for this time of devotion with this short prayer:

Lord, teach us to crave Your Word, to desire living in such a way that cultivates a deeper relationship with You, and to be an example of a life enriched by the blessings of Your Holy Spirit within our communities and families. Give us family and friends that will serve as spiritual mentors—guiding us closer to You— and will inspire us to follow You all our lives.

This post first appeared on the DaySpring blog. You can read it here: https://www.dayspring.com/daily-devotion/date/2018-06-10? The book, Prayers of Promise: God’s Life-Changing Promises to Pray Over Your Children is available at your local Christian bookstore, and online retailers.

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