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.
10.13.2009
10.12.2009
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.
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.
10.11.2009
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.
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.
10.10.2009
10.09.2009
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.
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.
10.08.2009
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.
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.
10.07.2009
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.
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.
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