Daughter

[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Chrysostom]

Your prayer for your daughter has been heard and your love and concern for her are clear. You desire what is good for her, that she would be guided, protected, and surrounded by people who truly care for her and want what is best. That is a right and godly desire for a parent.

Take courage in how the Lord speaks to those who come to Him in faith. As Christ said to the woman who came to Him in trembling, Daughter, be of good cheer, for her faith had made her a daughter. Your daughter too is loved by God and when she trusts in Christ she is His child. Pray that her identity as a child of the Lord would take root in her heart, for from that knowledge comes true joy and obedience, not merely outward behavior but a changed heart.

Scripture teaches us to do all things without murmurings and disputings, and to serve God with reverence and gratitude rather than with a disrespectful or complaining spirit. A mouthy attitude and talking back grieve the Lord and cut away reward, as Israel learned when they murmured. Yet Scripture also shows us how correction should be given. All Scripture is given by God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction and for instruction in righteousness, that we may be complete and equipped for every good work. Correction is needed, but it is to be given gently and with honor, not harshly, so that it can be received.

Continue to bring her before the Lord as you have done, asking that He cover her from the top of her head to the soles of her feet with the blood of Jesus, and that the Holy Spirit would be with her and guide her choices. Ask God to place around her people who love Him and will point her toward what is right, and to guard her from influences that would lead her astray. Pray also that she would know deeply that she is loved and cared for, both by you and by her heavenly Father, and that this love would draw her to a healthy and joyful life.

As you walk with her through this season, keep teaching her the Word patiently, correcting her with love and consistency, modeling reverence and thankfulness in your own speech, and encouraging her in her schoolwork to do all things for the glory of God. Do not grow weary in prayer, even when she does not listen at once, but call upon the Lord who hears and who disciplines those He loves for their good.

Let us pray together. Heavenly Father, we lift this young daughter to You. Watch over her and keep her, guide her steps and protect her from harm and from wrong influences. Soften her heart and turn her away from disrespect and talking back. Give her a spirit of humility, gratitude and obedience. Surround her with loving and caring people who will speak truth and encourage her in Your ways. Help her to know she is deeply loved and cherished as Your child. Grant her diligence and wisdom to do well in school and to make choices that honor You. Let Your Holy Spirit dwell with her and lead her into a happy, healthy life that pleases You. In the name of Jesus we pray, amen.