Matt and I have off and on prayed for God to bless us with children, and in a way that we really didn't expect He has given us 3 amazingly beautiful, sinful children. Since getting kids my prayer life has changed from just asking God for children, to praying for the specific children He has placed in our care for the time being. It has been a whole new experience learning how to pray for these little ones. It has stretched my prayer life and has taught me more of wanting God to get glory through these kids instead of praying selfish prayers that He would move their hearts to behave and make my life easier. I know God wants me to even ask Him the things that would make my mothering easier, but to also remember to think outside myself to my heavenly Father. Too many times my prayers are focused on myself and my little world. Thanks for your grace God and continue to help me move beyond myself! Please work in K, P, and J's life in anyway to draw them to Yourself!
My brother-in-law Duane sent Matt and me this article on praying for your kids. Please take the time to read it.
You may like this little article you can download... 31 ways to pray for your children.
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