Prayers

Lord,

I am thankful to you for being here. I come and go and it really amazes me that when I look, you are there. I cannot even imagine the depths of love you must feel for us. How can you be here time and time again? Yet, you are. I am so thankful for that. I remember my promise to be better. A few days ago it hit me that I wanted to be better, not just feeling better, but a better person. That is still my pledge.

Everywhere I look there is a lot of joy at the season of Christmas coming. There also seems to be tough times too. Finances are tight for a lot of folks, relationships are strained. I start to feel sorry for myself, but there are so many others that have it worse. I pray we would all have faith in you. You have the master plan. I pray we would all go to you and be open to the voice that helps us know what your desires are. I pray we would turn to prayer and in turn feel comforted that you are still here, after everything.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

I am thankful for so much. In the few days I was down and out sick my boys grew what seems like years. They are so handsome and I have such an appreciation for them. To be without them and not get to touch them or love them was so difficult. Seeing their bright smiles really did warm my day. What a gift to get to see them with fresh eyes. I am thankful for a relative quick recovery. Any time down and out seems like forever, but I know it was only a few days and I am glad it was not longer.

I pray for so many things. I really do not want to seem needy. You know my every thought, but when we ask we start a dialogue with you. I know you are not Santa Claus and I should not give you a laundry list of things, but there are a lot of concerns on my mind and I ask you to help me muddle through them.

I pray for my little guys. Please keep them well. We have been through sickness and almost wellness then sickness again. We could sure use some time of healthy, happy family. Please stay with me tomorrow as I try to find my way in the working world. You know our true needs and I know you will take care of us. I ask that you guide me through to where I should be.

I do want to be better. Not just feel better, but be better. I see what a lazy person I have been and I want that to change. I want to be the person I want to be. Please help me make decisions for you.

I ask all these things in Jesus Christ, Amen.

Lord,

Have mercy on me, a sinner.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Lord,

Have mercy on me, a sinner.

Thank you for helping me get well so fast and so far the rest of the family has been spared.

Please watch over all of us and keep us safe with you.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

I am so thankful my husband has been taking care of everything. He has watched the kids and even managed to take care of me a little. I hope he sees what my life is like. I am thankful he has taken on my burden without complaint. What would I do without him?

Please let this medicine work quickly. I ask that you let me heal quickly so I can get back to life such as it was.

I pray the little ones do not catch this and they may stay healthy boys while I recover. I am so thankful they have someone to watch over them, but I miss them so much. I miss the hugs and kisses and funny things they do.

I pray for all the kids and parents recovering from sickness. Please speed their recoveries.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Lord,

Have mercy on me, a sinner.

In Jesus Christ, amen.

Lord,

Have mercy on me, a sinner.

And if you could help me feel better that would be great.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Lord,

Thank you for keeping us all safe during this wild time. Please stay with us as we begin our travels in the coming days.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Lord,

Have mercy on me, a sinner.

I pray for all the little ones tonight.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Lord,

Have mercy on me, a sinner.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

This day has flown by. Thank you for letting me get things done. The boys were good and we all managed to smile at one another today. I sent my boy off on an adventure and I pray he is doing OK. There are so many times I would rather just keep him home because no one takes care of him like I do. I know he is probably having a great time and things are fine, but I pray he is OK. I pray for his keeper so she may have strength and patience with him. He can be a handful and I pray she is able to manage. Let them enjoy each other since they may not get many more times like this.

I pray for all the families travelling today and in the coming days. May they drive safe and sure. I pray the kids would have patience, even though they usually do not. I pray they would enjoy the time spent with family. Keep them safe.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

Have mercy on me, a sinner.

I am so thankful we were able to comfort our child tonight. You gave me the words and actions to bring him calm. He is your child and you take care of him so well.

I lift up my little guys to you as your children. You care for them and have trusted me to raise them in your way. I pray you would give me the wisdom and strength to raise them in your way. I know I do not always make the right decision and I am grateful for second, third and the five million chances you give me.

I pray for all the families out there that do not have enough during this season. Lord, if there is a way for me to help them I will. The idea of kids going hungry makes my stomach churn. Show me the way to help them.

Lord, I pray for my job situation. I feel like some leads are starting to pop up, but nothing solid yet. Please help guide me to make wise decisions.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

God,

Have mercy on me, a sinner.

I learned this prayer today and I think it is a really good one. It sort of takes out all the false words and leaves the simple truth. I, as we all are, am a sinner. I ask for Mercy. You are so great I have no words. I am but a sinner.

As I say this over and over I hope to quiet my mind from the garbage that clouds up my thoughts. I hope what is left is a quiet space for you to fill. My prayer is for me to know you are here and be open to what you are calling me to do.

I pray you would give me direction. I feel out of sorts and blah. I feel so low, but I am trying to look to you and have faith in you. I know you will lead me if only I would listen.

I pray for my big guy tonight. He got bonked in the face and I ask that you would be with him to get some rest and heal his wounds. I pray nothing serious is wrong. I also pray for the little one. He is still not totally healthy. I ask that you give him strength to make it through the days ahead so he may enjoy the wonderful blessings in the next week.

I pray all these things in Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

I thank you for today. I got to spend some quality time with my oldest. Those times remind just how special he is and just how crazy about him I am. Day after day I start to lose sight of how special he is and then we share an afternoon or even a moment together and it comes crashing into my heart how much I love him. You gave me to wonderful kids. They both have their moments, but you must have known what you were doing when you gave them to me. I learn so much from them. I hope they learn something from me other than how to get upset. They are sweet, loving and smart guys. Thank you so much for giving me time to remind myself and appreciate them.

I pray that all parents would stop and realize just how wonderful their kids are. I pray that if they cannot see it, they would get the help they need. Maybe they just need some time away to re-charge. Maybe they need to get some serious help. I ask that you be with them and touch their hearts so they may see their child(ren) for what they are, your children.

We are all given such a wonderful gift. A baby to take care of. Your children.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Today was so nice to have time for me. I know it is selfish to say, but honestly I thank you for giving me such a gift as time to get some things done. I only wish I would have focused and done more.

I pray for my little guy. We thought he was on the mend, but it seems maybe he is getting sick again. Please keep him on the road to health. I ask that you would heal him so he can be a sweet boy again. He is restless and cranky much of the time and I wish I could do more. Please give me the strength to make it through the next few days.

I pray for the little ones still sick. No child should have to endure being so ill. It is a test of faith and I ask that you be with each of them as they make it through their ordeals.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

Thank you for this day. I got to spend it with two happy boys. The Sun was shining and I could just tell you had answered thousands of prayers. I am thankful you look after us.

I pray that the kids will do well for their sitter. Give her the patience to deal with every cry and need. I ask that you would be with us as we venture out to find ourselves. Please help us to find each other again. Be with us as we try to connect.

I still pray for J and my little one. May they both continue to heal so they can be happy, healthy children.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

God,

I come to you to admit my low self. Today was such a slow, bumming day. I could only think of myself and I know that is not what you wish. I cannot seem to get over what ever it is that is bringing me down. I cannot stop thinking of me.

I pray that you could press upon my heart a direction to go. I am asking you to change my heart so that I may feel full and complete in you. Clear the cobwebs and let me find you.

I still pray for J. I do not know how she is, but I pray you would continue to be with her and her family. May the doctors have wisdom to get her well. May her family have the strength to rally around her. May their friends and family keep them in their prayers.

I also continue to pray for my little one. You are healing him quickly and I am so thankful. His fever is lowering and I am grateful he is coming back to health. I ask you to watch over all of us and give us strength to stay strong. I know I am tired, but I am trying to continue on caring for all of us so we can all be healthy again.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

There are so many kids getting sick. Not just runny nose sick, but full out critical care sick. I lift up each and every one of these kids to you asking you to heal them. I pray their doctors have the wisdom to treat the problem and help comfort the kids. Please be with all the families as they care for their little one(s) in this stressful time. Call on friends and neighbors to bring meals or care for the healthy siblings.

I pray especially for J who is in and out of the hospital getting lots of tests to find out what is wrong. She seems better, but is still a sick little girl. I pray for her family to be strong and they may get help caring for the other kids. May her doctor have the wisdom to find what is wrong and may you heal her quickly.

I pray also for my own baby. He has had a fever for a couple of days and he is so sad. Please give is the guidance to know when enough is enough and take him to a doctor. Please let the medicines work to give him some relief. I ask you to heal my little guy. If there is any way, please do not let the other one get this. Keep him strong and healthy so we may take care of each of them.

God, you are so strong and powerful. Your hands are so big. I give you my worry and fear and know that you will take care of us. Please be with all the families caring for a sick little one. Ease their fears. I ask they would give you their troubles as your hands are bigger and you are able to carry the loads of all of us.

I ask you to guide us all and be with us. Give us wisdom to care for your children.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Lord,

Please help my little guys sleep. One is wound up and the other not feeling well. Heal him so he can resume being mybsweet boy.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

I am so thankful for this day. The family was together having fun, relaxing and spending quality time together. It was lovely. Sure, it rained and poured all day, but even still it was a wonderful day. You are awesome that you give us this time together to enjoy each other.

I am thankful for getting to spend time with our friends too. We got to have a meal and hang out with folks that do care about us. They are not perfect and I do not know about their spiritual lives, but they would help us out in any situation and that counts for me. I am grateful to spend time with people that will listen.

I continue to pray for work. Everyone I know knows I am looking so I hope that helps me in some way. Lord, I am deaf and dumb so I need you to give me a clear, loud sign of where I should go. Please press upon my heart the direction I should take. I am waiting and willing to follow you.

I pray for my kids that they may stay healthy through this awful time of sickness. I am thankful and grateful you have kept us all as well as we have been for this long. I pray for all the families that are not so lucky. May you heal them and they be back as a family quickly.

I pray for my friends that they might find you. I do not know their stories, but I pray that you continue to be there for them. I pray they would turn to you when they are lost.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

Thank you for this day. M wanted a party to hang out with friends, and he got just that. I spent way too much money on everything, but how was I to know we would be brought so much? Anyway, thank you for giving him a special day to celebrate.

I pray for my little ones that have been so excited today they may never sleep again. Help them relax and get some rest.

I pray for me to get a job. I am really feeling like I need something soon. You have a plan and it will all come in time, but it is starting to hurt a bit. What direction do I even go?

Please be with all the little ones as they continue to make it through this season of sickness. Keep them warm and safe and healthy. There is so much to come in the next many weeks that it can be really overwhelming.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

I pray everything goes smoothly tomorrow.

I pray I find a job soon.

I pray the kids stay healthy.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

I ask that you be with us. Let us feel your hands upon us. Let us feel the love you have for us. Let us know you are here, watching, leading us. We need so many things and you know of each of them. Tonight I just ask you give us the love and strength we need to get through to the next day.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

I am not sure where to start tonight. I feel sort of down. Maybe if I go to bed I can start fresh in the morning. Tomorrow is a new day.

I pray for P. She has her issues and she has been through so much. I know she will stay faithful through and through, but she really deserves to have something good come her way. I pray she can hold on until you take her where you want her.

I pray for J. I have no proof, but I think she wants to start a family and is waiting for a new situation. Give her the direction she needs. Help her be patient as she waits for You.

I pray for me, my family. We desperately need a change. I am at a loss and ask you to give me some direction. I have faith You will get us there. I have faith we will be a fully functioning family.

I pray for J and her new endeavor. She has taken on a new adventure and while it is a slow process we are excited for her and ask that you give her patience as she waits and works her way through each step. May the end product be a glory to you.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayer for Me

God,

Please, please, please, I need a job. I will continue to fill out applications and do my part, but I could use some help in getting mine to the top of the pile. Please help me relax and not stress out about the finances. Please help me find something appropriate for our family.

You are so great. It seems kind of silly to ask you for a job. Like of all the things in the World right now me getting job seems pretty small. But! I know you love each of us and you are so great that there is nothing small. I trust in you to get me to where I need to be.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

God,

You are so wise. You knew I needed today so badly. It feels like it has been forever since we have had a good day with the oldest. He has been cranky and grouchy all wrapped up in a bad mood. I began to wonder if I could be his mother. It was hard. It was too much. Then. Today. It was wonderful to make it through the day without a fight, without tears. He had his moments, but when I said no, he said OK. Things just were not a big deal today. Thank you so much for giving me time to appreciate my kid for who he is. I needed it.

I pray for D. I do not even know him, but he is a little guy that has gotten pretty sick. I ask that you give him speedy recovery so he may go home to his family. Give his parents the strength to make it through. May they rely on You. May they seek You in this time.

Lord, I pray you would help me with the work situation. Give me a direction. Our friend D said he might know of something. If this is what I need to be doing, then please help me make it so. I am not sure where else to look. I am willing to try something new if that is where You want me.

I ask for a smooth morning. We have to all get somewhere in different directions and different times. I pray we can stay calm and make it through the day with your help.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

Thank you for the opportunity to be out on my own with others. No kids to worry about. A fun, active evening. I realize how lucky I am. If it should continue I will be thankful and if it should end I will still be thankful I had it for a while.

I pray for a lead on a job. I do not know where to look. My family cannot survive me working nights and weekends. I need something during the day. The trouble is, that is a hard time slot to find. Please let something come up somewhere. You know our needs and how best to meet them. I trust you will help us.

I continue to pray for L. Heal the family so they may be together again.

I pray for the little ones that will not have much this Christmas. May they find someone or something to carry them through. Let them know they have you.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

Another beautiful day. I am so thankful my kids are healthy or even mostly healthy. They have had their issues with lack of sleep and runny noses, but overall they are OK. I thank you for not putting us through the ringer just yet.

I pray to you for guidance. I do not know what to do. There are so many needs and I do not want to always come to you asking for things, but I need you in a big way. I am not getting the messages if you are sending them. You know I am kind of dense sometimes so if you could spell it out for me that would be great. Where do I go? What do I do about A? Help.

I also continue to pray for L and his family. Heal them so they may once again be together.

I pray for A. I hope she is feeling more in control and leaning on you. Give her the strength she needs to make it through the next few days so she may enjoy her time.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

Thank you for giving us today. For the warm weather and the time to savor sweet moments. Even in the midst of the hard stuff we were able to pick out the good.

I pray for the two little ones sleeping right now. May they know you and love you. I am not sure how to teach them all they need to know. Give me the words to reach them and guide them. I know they are young and it will take time to understand. Bless them and keep them.

I pray you would lead me. Put upon my heart the calling you desire for me. Where should I go? What should I be doing? Show me the door and I will walk through it.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

Today was beautiful. The weather was warm and the sun was out. So lovely. I managed to get things done and still not feel like the day was sucked away. There is still much to do, but we will get to that later.

I continue to pray for L and his family. Heal them so they may once again be together and do all the things a family does. I pray for my own family. The little one is not feeling all that great, though I do not mind the extra cuddles he wants. Both boys could use a good nights sleep and a couple good naps. Give us all strength to deal with the fallout if they do not get it.

Lord, I pray you would guide me to the position I need to be in. We need for me to work again, but things are not looking good. I have faith you will take care of us as you always have. I would ask you to help me find a door to open. Where should I be? What area should I be looking in? Help me, please.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Father,

I cannot say today was good. I am not sure what the problem was exactly, but it was me. There is a build up of tension and at some point in the day I blow. I am sorry.

Tonight I pray again for L and his family. The kids are getting sick and things seem to be falling apart for them. Give them strength while you heal them. I pray they would heal quickly and be back to being a family and together.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

Thank you for the day with my little one. We did not actually spend much time together, but it was good anyway.

So many things tonight. I pray for a little girl in the hospital, M. I do not know her, but her story came to me today. I pray that You would be with her. Whatever your plan for her and her parents I am not trying to change. I only ask that you give them strength and wisdom to endure the situation. They will need to lean on You so much.

I pray for L as he gets stronger and begins to heal. Give his doctors wisdom so that they may find out what is wrong and heal him. Be with his family as they endure this trying time while husband and father is not available.

Be with A as she is overwhelmed right now. Give her a moment to breath and trust in you. You will take care of her and her family. She is tired and needs someone close to step in to help. Give her that help. Give her the rest she needs. Let her heart know she can relax and trust in you.

I pray for A and C and even myself. We are all looking for work to help our families. Please let the doors open so we can step in and help out. You have a plan for each of us and we have faith you will take care of us. Help us all trust in you and have faith something will come.

I pray for S and her family. They lost a dear one recently and are feeling the emptiness left behind. Comfort them and let them know you can fill that void for them until they see their loved one again.

I also pray for A and her cousin. Let her doctors have wisdom and perseverance to find what is wrong and begin her healing. Give her strength to continue to endure through the pain. Also be with J and her uncle as he has his surgery soon and I missed who had the other pain, but please be with them as well. May their doctors give them some answers and bring them some comfort. Help them know You are with them through it all.

Please bring comfort to S. She exposed a painful story today and by doing so maybe helped others. We are all to share our stories to spread Your word. She took a scary step today and should be proud.

I pray all these things in Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

Thank you for allowing me to help someone today. I did not have to and she did not expect me to, but I said yes anyway. It felt good to help someone. Sure I got something out of it, but I did not do it for that. I did it to help. The kids were so good too. I cannot believe I took two kids to a strange house and they had the sense to not trash it.

I pray for all the others that want to help but cannot. May they find the strength to say yes even when it is hard.

Lord, please continue to watch over L. He needs your strength to heal. His family is by his side and I am asking you to be with all of them.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

Thank you so much for my health and the health of my family. I am so thankful we have avoided major sickness. I continue to wash hands frequently and keep the kids as safe as they can be. Thank you for keeping us protected in this horrible flu season.

I pray for L and his family. He is having a hard time getting better and the family is struggling to stay strong. Please be with him and his wife and kids as they pursue treatment. Lord, I ask that you would heal L and give him back to his family. I ask that he would be OK so they can get back to work and a normal life. Be with the kids and his wife as they go through their daily lives without a father for a while as he gets better. Let those around him step up and offer help and encouraging words.

Lord, I pray for all those little ones with fevers and sore throats that cannot seem to get better. Please be with all of them. Heal them so they may get back to their families and school and playing as kids should. You are the creator and keeper of all of us. I ask that you be with us and keep is safe.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Please be with all the little ones. Keep them safe, fed and warm.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Thank you for keeping us safe tonight. The boys had a great time and we now have more candy than we ever needed.

Please be with all the other trick or treaters as they go through the night. Keep them safe and warm. For those that did not get to go at all, be near them and let them know that Your love is more treat than any other thing.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Lord,

I pray for all the little ones. Bless them and keep them safe.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Please watch over all the little ones tonight. If you could give me a little guidance too, that would be awesome. I feel like I am going into this blind. Anyway, please be with the little ones. Keep them safe and warm.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

I am thankful I have the chance to learn. There are wonderful people around and if I take the time I can learn so much from them. Tonight I learned about a tool to spread faith to my kids. It is simple and easy, but maybe not easy to do. There will be obstacles, but I committed to trying this for 40 days. I will try.

I pray that You would give other parents this chance. The little ones deserve to learn about You in a loving way. They can ask questions, talk and pray with their families. I want that for all the kids. For them to have Your name on them. For them to be prayed for and loved. I pray for them. I do not know them, but I know there are so many out there that do not have anything. I pray for them to know You and know You are with them through all their low times. May their lows become highs for them to enjoy with You.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

Today was hard. The level of frustration just reached a new height. I pray that you would help me know what to do.

I pray for all the kids whose parents do not know what to do. Help them find each other. Help them teach and listen. Help them love.

I held my son after a bad day today and loved him as much as I could. I kissed him and hugged him hoping he would know that even though I was upset today, I still love him. I want the best for him. I want the life You have created for him. I do not know how to help him. I ask that you help me to help him.

God, I also ask that you help me make my decisions. I seem to be on the verge of something, but I do not know what. The idea of working again makes me kind of ill, but I know we need the income. Help me know what path is right. Where do I go? Also, the decision a friend gave me to make. I have no trouble thinking of reasons the answer is no, but in my heart I know the answer is yes. I just do not know the rest. Help me choose wisely. I need a teacher. I want a teacher. Please help me find the one that can help me.

I ask all these things in Jesus Christ, Amen.

Lord,

I thank you for listening to prayers for the little girl out East. She is home and feeling better. I ask you to help all the little ones go home. Help them heal from whatever ails them.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

I am finding that I have much more than I ever realized. You have given me so much and I have never appreciated it as I should. My eyes are beginning to open and I see the people around me. I did not realize how many were around me. It is amazing what you see when you look.

I pray You would give me a path. More specifically, I need help starting down a path. Something I need to do is getting clearer, but I need help with the how. My good friend has suggested something for me to do, but I am not sure how to do it. I want to make the effort, but I am just not sure who to aim for. I am asking You to give me some options. I need to learn and I am asking for a teacher.

I also pray for the little ones. Keep them safe, warm and fed. How can I help? What can I do? It is time to get involved and learn.

Lord, if it is meant for me to return to work, please help me with that. I really do not know where to go. I want to be here for my family, but I need to help support the family too. Keep us together. We are starting to pull apart and more strain will only cause us to snap. Hold us together, but also show me the road to go down. I ask you to guide me. I have faith, You will provide as you always have. Thank you.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Lord,

Keep all the little ones safe.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

Thank you for my friend. We had a good chat today and I learned things I had not thought of before. The pessimist in me is not sure anything will actually change, but I am hopeful that in telling someone I will be held accountable. Even though I do not want to, I take the easy way out. I assume what will go wrong and sometimes will not try.

I pray You would stay with me as I figure these new things out. Help me get on the path You want me on. Tomorrow is a big day for nine children. Please be with us as we make our way through the day. I hope we can get through the day with a light heart. Any success I will give to You. Help us relax and enjoy our time together.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Lord,

I pray all the little ones are safe, warm, fed and in Your care.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Father,

I have been wondering if You hear me. I am still praying and talking, but feeling more alone. I know You are here with me. Last night I asked you to help a little girl many miles away. I have never even met her. Today I found out she is better. She is home with her family and on the road to recovery. Thank you. Maybe it was not my prayer alone that helped her, but I sure feel like it did help. What fantastic things You can do. I have no idea of the power You are capable of. I only know it is great and mighty.

Lord, I pray that all the kids would be well enough to go home to their families. I am sure they are tired of hospital people, treatments and food. They want their princess sheets and Spider Man pillows. I thank you for the good health of my family. I know You keep us going each day and for that I am grateful.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Thank You for today. The weather was nice, the sun was shining. The kids were manageable. It was one of those days that is just regular, but after many difficult days, regular was wonderful. We go to do fun things and normal things, but overall the day was good. I am thankful for a break in the storm.

I pray for a particular little girl on the East coast. She is sick with quite a few issues and her parents are frazzled. She is getting medical help. I pray that You would be with her as she fights to regain her health. Be with her doctors as they work to treat her. Lord, only You can truly heal her with Your power through the doctors. Give them strength to keep going each day and night to fight the germs.

I ask you to be with children everywhere fighting for their lives. They are so strong to go through all the medical procedures they do. I know You are with them, beside them, carrying them. You help them all endure, all the while loving them and teaching them. As I heard today, sometimes they lose their battles as Your Son did. It is all in Your plan. You are with us always.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

I pray that you would be with all the little ones. Hold them close, keep them warm and safe. I pray they would not be hungry as they fall asleep and have sweet dreams.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

I have been thinking about kids a lot today. Specifically mine, but really children in general. If I act like someone is watching me all the time I act a differently in front of my kids. When we are home behind closed doors I am more likely to get angry at them. So, today, I was thinking that You are watching me all the time. Am I acting like I want You to see me? Not really. This means I need to act differently than normal. I am really going to need your help.

Tonight I pray for the children that need their parents to have a bit of an attitude adjustment. They do not deserve to be treated any way other than the way You intended. Children are a gift and we should treat them as such. When we get tired and frustrated it is time to call on You and friends to come help. I pray the kids can explore and learn and have the parents to treat them well.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Four years ago today You gave me my first. I still remember and probably always will. I pray for all the moms preparing for their first blessing. Keep them healthy and safe.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Father,

I am at a loss for words. Thank you for giving me my oldest blessing. Four years ago today I was in the hospital waiting and wondering. You gave me a beautiful boy and he has been my guy since then. There have been lots of ups and downs, but through it all he has been a bright shining light in my life. He teaches me so much.

I pray for all the birthday boys and girls. May their light shine extra bright. May they all have cakes and cookies and a special gift to open. I pray that you will teach me to be patient and kind during the downs and appreciative of the ups.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

I pray for all of them. Hold them and keep them warm. Walk with them and keep them safe. Guide them and teach them Your ways. Inspire us as parents to do the right things, the hard things, the things in Your plan. Be with us.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

God,

It has been kind of a long day. Not a bad day, but long. Maybe my tiredness is making me feel so weak right now. I am angry and upset and having trouble focusing my thoughts on You and the prayers I need. My marriage is not on solid foundation. There have been pressures put on it that have crushed the spirit we had. We used to be such a team. Now we are both talking and not hearing. There are things I have tried to explain in the last few months, but I know he is not hearing me. The same issues keep coming up, the same questions. We talk and he walks away like everything is OK. It is not OK.

I feel like things are falling apart. The life we led is coming to a halt. I am looking to You to pull us through. Your hands are bigger and meant to hold these things. Walk with me and give me insight as to what I should do. Lead me to where I am to go. Right now, I am open. Things need to change and there has not been a better time to touch my heart and tell me where to go.

Lord, I would pray you open our hearts to hear each other, to really listen. I pray our little family can rise up from the ashes. What changes lie ahead? You are in control and I trust You to lead me.

I pray for my kids and kids everywhere whose parents are having issues. I pray you would walk with the kids and the parents. Bring harmony. Bring love. Bring peace. Lord I know you have a plan for all of us. I pray we can hear the small voice and follow.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

As a frustrated parent, I pray for patience. I know there is a plan for my life and the lives of my family. Some days I have a hard time getting over the small stuff that happens during the day. It makes me more frustrated and that allows me to get angry faster. I hate being angry at my family. I hate the kind of person I become. I do not know how to not get so upset about those little things. How do I overcome?

I pray for the little ones that witness the anger and frustration of adults. They do not deserve it. Sure, they get out of control and do stupid things, but they do not deserve meanness or spite. Yes, I will get angry if my kid steals the car and wrecks it, but I still love him. I will work with him. At least, I hope so. I pray for those kids that have heard the voices so loud they ring in their ears. For the kids that flinch and jump when their parents speak. For the kids whose parents feel they do not even deserve the effort. I do not know how to do it, but I pray that You will show me and give me patience to learn how to change. We get so busy fighting the fire we have no time to teach fire safety. Help us slow down and find a way to teach our kids something better than yelling.

Take away those awful images of parents yelling at kids. Give those kids the sweetest dreams.

In Your Son, Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

I am thankful I have the opportunities I do. I should not complain about them. There are people that never get to do the things I get to. I worry about money even though there will be enough to pay the mortgage. Some folks do not have that. I truly am lucky and blessed. I have two lovely kids and a good husband. My eyes get funny and do not see it as great as it really is. Then the complaints start and I get frustrated. I should be happy and thankful for what is here in front of me. There are times I just cannot seem to think straight. The 'stuff' starts calling my name. Buy me. Get me. We do not need any of it, but yet I buy it.

Tonight I pray that I could see what I am doing. That parents can balance giving their kids all they need and just a few they want. I tend to give everything. Help me set and stick to limits. Help parents everywhere make healthy choices. Help us keep our kids healthy and teach them limits. You have a plan and I feel pretty safe in saying it doesn't include owning every toy ever made. Give us strength to stick to the limits and hear the complaints from the kids. They will learn too. Lead us from a place of needing stuff to appreciating everything You give to us.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord, Father,

Thank you for this day. It was cold and windy, but we were all together and doing the things we like. There is something about going to church each week to learn and worship. I feel like a different person. The kids were good and entertaining to boot.

I pray for many things tonight. First, please help my boy. He is in pain and having such a hard time. I ask that you help his tiny bottom heal. He has been a champ, but I know he is tiring of the situation. He is wearing down. Please help him. I also ask for strength for those of us caring for him. It is so hard to hear him so sad and in pain. Things have to be taken care of and we are doing the best we can, but I ask you to be with us and keep us strong for him.

I pray for kids that are cold. Whether they have no home, no coat or just no money to pay the bill I pray they can stay warm. Cold season has hit with a force and I pray You would take care of them. Give them a way. Coats donated, gas bills paid for them, something. It is in Your wisdom I trust. I pray they do not have to suffer this winter.

I pray for myself tonight. Help me change. Help me be the person I should be. The person living in Your image. Guide me through the difficult choices. Give me strength to stay on the right path. Lord, I ask to be different. I desire a different relationship with my family. I desire to do Your will. Help me, guide me.

Lord, You have a plan for our lives. I trust in that. I only ask you keep us on the path to do Your will. Help us do the things we are meant to do.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Lord,

I pray for little ones everywhere. May they sleep well and have peace. Please help my little boys bottom. Heal his sores.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Dear Lord,

Help my little one. We had a lovely day and I cherish our time together. Each week we get some time just the two of us. Today was good, but I could tell he does not feel well. Or, rather, his tush does not feel well. He is growing as You and nature intended and it has been hard on him. His body is not excited about teething and whatever else is happening at this moment. Please be with him. Heal his little bottom so he can be a happy boy again. I also ask for strength for me. It is so difficult to watch him suffer. I have to clean him and try to help him, but the way he screams you would think I am cutting off his leg. Lord, help me get through this time. I know it is going to pass soon and I ask for sooner rather than later.

In Jesus Christ Your Son, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Today was awesome. You literally rained down on us all day. We relaxed and enjoyed each other. Rest was had and it was great. There were issues too. One had some tush trouble and teething and the other just could not leave well enough alone. Overall we balanced out.

Tonight I pray for those that have pain. Physical pain and Emotional Pain. I guess we all have this, but to see it in a child seems twice as hard. I pray You would be in their lives and heal them. Make them better to learn and enjoy their lives. From the tiniest boo boo to the biggest, baddest illness I ask You to heal them, be with them. When we hurt we take comfort knowing someone is there to care for us. You are always there to care for us.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Sometimes I feel so empty. Like my words are empty and there is no meaning to them. I am trying to push through it and go on anyway. You are with us in bad times too, right? I figure, who better to talk with in times of trouble, than You.

I pray for those with no one to go to. May they go to You. May they lift their voices to talk to the One that always listens. May their words reach You even when they feel empty. Fill us all with Your love and grace.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Tonight I pray for kids that do not have any extra. I pray they would find something special to call their own. My kids have all they want and not because I give them everything, but because there are so many people around to take care of them. They are not hungry or cold. My family has the means to buy them a new coat if need by. What about the ones that are not so lucky? Who will give them seconds, or firsts? Who will buy them a coat? Who will make sure they have a toy to play with? How do we balance things out? Some families have so much and some so few...Can't we share? Lord, teach me how. Show me how to help where I can. What can I do? Guide me and teach me. Lead me where I should be.

Keep them warm and fed. Help them find the help they need.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

I have been talking with you a lot lately. It feels good. Sometimes I wish I had a person here to talk to, but at least I know You listen. Last night was tough and talking to You seemed to calm and relax me. Sometime in the night I was able to drift off for a couple of hours.

Tonight I pray that all the kids could have someone in their lives to listen. Not just to sit and stare, but to really take it all in. A person to show kindness and interest. Lord, I ask You to put that person in their lives. I know they should talk and pray to You, but they also need someone here to help them. A person to guide them and show them the way, Your way.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers

Lord,

I am having a hard time being selfless. I cannot seem to think of others while things in my own life are raging. I am trying to be calm and peaceful, but not having much luck. Please help me. I need you.

I am trying to take this time to pray for others. Please be with all the children. The babies, the older ones and all in between. Love them, care for them. Be a guide in their lives. Give them that one person that makes a difference. I would pray they see You and hear You and know and follow You.

I pray for my friend P. May she hear You and be guided by You as she makes her way through life.

I pray for the ladies at M. I hope they are refreshed and learn about You. Some have not found a church to call home and I would pray they are led to find one. May each person find the voice to invite someone to share their Sunday.

I pray for my family. I pray that we could all communicate and get along. That we could be understanding and to help fill the needs of others.

I pray for me, my husband and kids. I desire us all to know You, though I am not sure how. We attend church in an effort to learn more, but we are not following through with more. I pray each night and hope You hear me. I ask for help and guidance as I clearly do not know what to do. My mind has been churning with thoughts and ideas, but I have done nothing to act on them. I am not sure where to turn so I have stayed still.

Lord, I pray all these things in Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayer for Me

Lord,

Sometimes I do not understand the plan You have for me. In the long run I hope to know, and I understand that I may never really know. Right now I am upset and trying hard not to fight You on this. There must be a reason. I look forward to this each week and to have to miss it is making me very sad. To have to miss out just hours before the start is making me even more sad. I know it is wrong, but all I want right now is some sympathy. Hearing someone tell me it is OK and even ask how I am would comfort me. So I am asking You to help me. Help me relax. Help me feel better. Help me heal - quickly. Help me understand Your plan. In short, help me, please.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

What a wonder children are. They confuse, anger, love, teach and melt your heart all in the span of a minute. How do you lead them? How do you teach them and not get overcome? I am overwhelmed by the frustration and love I feel. How do I get past it? I pray for peace. Peace in my heart and mind, knowing You are there to guide me and help me. Help me know when to give them guidance and when to let them learn on their own. Please, help me be the mother You created me to be. The one that loves, yet teaches.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

For those that are hungry, I pray for a meal. For those that are cold, I pray for shelter. For those that are lonely, I pray for love. Be with them. Give them hope, faith and love.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

I pray for all the children.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Thank you for the chance to gather with others. We come together to talk and worship. Each of us brings something new to learn.

I pray we always have something to learn. Each child is fresh and ready to learn. Give us words to guide them and teach them of You. Keep them safe and loved.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

I pray you will watch over us. Be with us each new day. Teach us and guide us to be the people You intend us to be. I pray for the little ones that they are loved and cared for as You have intended.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Thank you for giving us time today. We had time to visit, mourn and pray. I hope tomorrow is filled with your love and your spirit would move each of us.

I pray for the little ones to watch and learn. Though they don't understand they are still learning. Be with them as we prepare to say our final goodbye on earth.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

I pray for the little children. Be with them each day. Help them learn and grow and know they are loved.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Father,

The circle of life. You create each one of us and yet, You take each of us away at our time as well. Today we lost someone near to us and I mourn the loss. I also pray they are with You. Today was a beautiful day. I watched it through my children's eyes and it was great. They got to have new experiences and to see it through the wonder of a child was new for me too. Thank you for teaching me again to appreciate what I have. You teach me to relish each new day with them.

I pray today for those little ones that have lost someone close. May the hurt pass quickly. May they know they are still loved. May the learn to go on. It can be scary learning about death. May they understand what they can and rely on You for the rest. Lord, be with all the little ones and mine too. They do not understand, but they know something is different. Give words of wisdom to parents trying to explain. Be with all the families as the take each new day and begin to heal.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Today was long. I enjoyed it though. You still teach me, each and every day. I am amazed. I pray for those little ones. May they be loved, cared for, fed and clothed. I would pray that they have someone in their lives even if it is not a parent. May they have someone to step in and give them what they need. Guide someone to step into their path.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Dear Lord,

Please be with all the kids in the World tonight. From the tiny beginnings of a baby to the ones ready to have their own. I would pray You would mold each of them into the person You have designed. Be with each of them as they struggle through each day. May they have peace knowing they are carried by You.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Father,

Thank you for showing me my error today. I was intent on me this morning. I could only see the end and not the journey. You showed me how much the journey can teach me. It is during the waiting we grow. I am sorry I barreled over my kids to get to 'my' thing today. I have many hats and one of them is mother. It is a hat I sometimes do not want to wear. I wear it every day though. It is the journey of being a mother I am on. There are other hats to wear and other roads to travel, but right now I have learned the mother hat is most important.

I would pray every parent knows they have a 'parent' hat to wear. I pray they wear it with pride and joy. That they learn from their kids. They slow down to appreciate what You teach them. Kids need focus, boundaries and love. We as parents cannot give this without putting that parenting hat on. I would pray all of us take the time to put on the hat and know our children as You know us. You know every hair on our head. You know every thing. How can we possibly know that much? We can strive to be like You. To learn, to grow, to know our kids.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Today I had to stop and really focus on being a mother. My kids were under the weather and I had to give up all plans for the day and hold their hands. The little one bounced back fast but the big one was knocked down for half the day. I know You are teaching me to slow down and focus on the important and not what I want to do. I make plans almost every day. Sometimes it's as minor as just do a load of laundry, other days it is quite a list. You know when I'm doing too much or not doing enough for my own family. Today. Today You got my attention. My babies needed mommy and they got her.

I would pray that all those children needing their parents to slow down and see them would get their chance. That their moms and dads realize they have one job above the 9 to 5 job. Mom. Dad. Parent. Slow down. Listen. See. Hear. The life of a child goes by in such a blur. Time will whiz past you and suddenly you have an angry teen on your hands. See your children. Know them. Each child is special. God made each one. If the parents cannot be bothered, then I pray there is someone in each kids life that can take the time to know them. Lord, keep after the parents. Keep trying to make them slow down. Today, I got it. Maybe tomorrow another parent will.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

I am having a hard time putting words into prayer tonight. I had a perfectly lovely day for the most part, but this evening was full of frustration. I have been stood up, let down, passed over and basically run down. I am trying to keep an open mind about things but it is hard. I am trying to stay positive but it is hard.

So what do I do? I've heard many times to have a relationship with God. Some have suggested just talking with Him as I would any other friend. Tonight that's what I will do.

Lord,

Help me. You have been with me and even now that I am tired and frustrated I know You are here. I am going to give You my worry and concern. Knowing Your hands are big enough to carry anything give me comfort. My prayers were for children. Today I was thinking of when each of my kids have been in the hospital. You were most definitely shining down upon us both times. It was a scary time, but we came through okay. Today I was also thinking of all the other kids that end up in the hospital and are not so lucky. Lord, be with them. Give the little ones comfort that someone is with them through it all. To the parents give them strength. They are scared too, but must be brave for the little ones. Bless the doctors with skill and knowledge to treat their tiny patients. You have given each person a special assignment and I pray they will thrive to glorify You. Keep them healthy. Be with them. Calm fears and carry the worry and concern in Your hands.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Father,

I thank you for the opportunity for time away from my kids. My husband is more than willing and able to care for our kids without me. He will drive them here and there, give them a bath and put them to bed so I may have time for me. I know they are safe and taken care of. I know they are always in Your heart. I am able to take time for me.

I pray for those that neglect their children. Those that need their own time so badly that they push aside their kids. I would pray those kids would have a place to go to be safe and taken care of. Keep them in Your heart, Lord. Be with them. Let them know they are loved and wanted and someone is there to care for them.

I pray these things in Jesus Christs name, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Today was amazing. To see the world through the eyes of my children. A horse is so big! A trampoline is the best thing ever. Two Capri-Sun are for sure better than none. My kids were wild and having the time of their lives. I was too. Great weather, great people to be around and great blessings abound.

I pray for those that never see this. They never take the time to feel so full of love and joy they might burst. I pray they can run through a field and laugh, to be so carefree. My life is so full. Each smile might just cause the love to overflow out of control.

In His name I pray, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

I'm sorry I'm so petty. I'm sorry I worry about being cheated out of $10. I'm sorry I got grumpy at my kid when he was just so tired. It doesn't matter that it was 10:45pm and waaaaayyy past bedtime. He needed me and I was there, but not the way I should have been. Teach me. Teach me to be like you. Patient. Loving. Present. Teach me to tap into the enormous amount of love I have for them to teach them and care for them. May all parents be looking to You to raise their/Your children as You intended.

Thank you for each day, for each opportunity to learn and do better. Each day I try and each day with Your help I do a little better. Lord, keep teaching, helping and being with me. I need You too, but I pray for all the other parents that need You as well.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

You know what kind of day it has been. So good. Even the bad, was good. Thank you for all my days. I seem to learn something new each time. Today I learned my kids can be good if given the chance. I was filled with dread before the day started, but as they smiled and played my fears were blown away.

I pray for the other kids not given a chance to prove themselves. The kids that are never given freedom to play, smile and giggle. Lord, I pray those kids would be in Your heart and favor. I pray they would know the breeze on their faces. I pray they would giggle out loud in the innocent way children do. Lord, I pray you will watch over them, protect them and be with them until that day comes.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

For Children

Dear Lord,

Thank you for all your wonders. You give us each precious life, our very breath. What a miracle when you give us a life within ourselves. A baby. Science has defined how babies grow inside of us, but it is your miracle that it happens. Babies teach us more than they learn from us. You have given us such a gift. I would pray that everyone understands just how precious a gift they have. I pray for all the kids that have not. The ones that are hungry, cold, homeless, lonely, scared and/or hurting. I ask that you lead us to make a change, even a simple change that could affect the life of a child in need. Help us link each other so that those with can give to those without.

Lord, my kids are so much to me. I could never deny them basic needs, food, water, shelter or the touch of someone that loves them. To know there are others out there that cannot provide makes my heart ache. I pray that a change would come.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.