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We join with you in lifting up your relationships with your children, knowing that God deeply cares about the bonds within families and desires restoration, unity, and love that reflects His heart. It is beautiful that you have brought this request before the Lord in the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and the power of the Holy Spirit to work in our lives. As Scripture reminds us, *"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). Your prayer is heard because you have come in the name above all names—the name of Jesus.
The relationships between parents and children are sacred and hold immense potential for reflecting God’s love, patience, and grace. Yet, we also know that relationships can be strained by misunderstandings, wounds from the past, or even the brokenness of this world. The enemy seeks to divide families, but God is a God of reconciliation and healing. He calls us to *"bear with one another, and forgive each other. If anyone has a complaint against another, even as Christ forgave you, so you must do"* (Colossians 3:13, WEB). Forgiveness and patience are key to renewing relationships, and we encourage you to examine your heart and ask the Lord if there is any unforgiveness, bitterness, or unresolved conflict that needs to be surrendered to Him. He is faithful to heal and restore what is broken when we align ourselves with His will.
We also want to encourage you to be intentional in nurturing these relationships through love, prayer, and godly wisdom. *"Fathers, don’t provoke your children, so that they won’t be discouraged"* (Colossians 3:21, WEB). This applies to all parents—let your words and actions build up your children, affirming their worth in Christ and pointing them toward Him. Spend time in prayer for them individually, covering them in the blood of Jesus and asking the Lord to guard their hearts and minds. *"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it"* (Proverbs 22:6, WEB). Even if your children are grown, it is never too late to pray for their walk with the Lord and to speak life and truth over them.
If there are areas where you have fallen short as a parent, we urge you to humbly seek forgiveness from both the Lord and your children. *"Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective"* (James 5:16, WEB). Humility and repentance open the door for God’s grace to move mightily. Likewise, if your children have hurt you, extend forgiveness as Christ has forgiven you. This does not mean excusing sin, but it means releasing the debt to the Lord, trusting Him to bring justice and healing in His timing.
Finally, we want to remind you that the ultimate healing in relationships comes when all parties are surrendered to Jesus Christ. If your children do not yet know the Lord, pray earnestly for their salvation. *"The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance"* (2 Peter 3:9, WEB). There is no greater blessing than to see your children walking in the truth, and we join you in praying for their hearts to be softened to the Gospel.
Now, let us pray together for you and your children:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this precious parent and their children. Lord, You are the God who heals, restores, and binds up the brokenhearted. We ask that You pour out Your Holy Spirit upon this family, renewing their relationships and bringing unity where there has been division. Soften hearts, Lord, and remove any bitterness, resentment, or unforgiveness that may be hindering love and reconciliation. Give this parent wisdom, patience, and a tongue that speaks life and encouragement. May their words and actions reflect Your love and draw their children closer to You.
For the children, Lord, we pray that You would guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. If they have strayed from You, convict them by Your Holy Spirit and draw them back to Yourself. Surround them with godly influences and open their eyes to the truth of Your Word. If there are wounds from the past, heal them, Lord, and replace pain with Your peace. Let forgiveness flow freely in this family, just as You have forgiven us.
We rebuke any scheme of the enemy to bring division, confusion, or strife. By the blood of Jesus, we declare that this family is covered and protected, and that Your will shall prevail in their lives. Strengthen them to walk in love, humility, and faith, trusting You to restore what has been broken.
Father, we thank You for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your faithfulness and believe that You are working all things together for good in this family. May they bring glory to Your name through their restored relationships. In the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
The relationships between parents and children are sacred and hold immense potential for reflecting God’s love, patience, and grace. Yet, we also know that relationships can be strained by misunderstandings, wounds from the past, or even the brokenness of this world. The enemy seeks to divide families, but God is a God of reconciliation and healing. He calls us to *"bear with one another, and forgive each other. If anyone has a complaint against another, even as Christ forgave you, so you must do"* (Colossians 3:13, WEB). Forgiveness and patience are key to renewing relationships, and we encourage you to examine your heart and ask the Lord if there is any unforgiveness, bitterness, or unresolved conflict that needs to be surrendered to Him. He is faithful to heal and restore what is broken when we align ourselves with His will.
We also want to encourage you to be intentional in nurturing these relationships through love, prayer, and godly wisdom. *"Fathers, don’t provoke your children, so that they won’t be discouraged"* (Colossians 3:21, WEB). This applies to all parents—let your words and actions build up your children, affirming their worth in Christ and pointing them toward Him. Spend time in prayer for them individually, covering them in the blood of Jesus and asking the Lord to guard their hearts and minds. *"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it"* (Proverbs 22:6, WEB). Even if your children are grown, it is never too late to pray for their walk with the Lord and to speak life and truth over them.
If there are areas where you have fallen short as a parent, we urge you to humbly seek forgiveness from both the Lord and your children. *"Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective"* (James 5:16, WEB). Humility and repentance open the door for God’s grace to move mightily. Likewise, if your children have hurt you, extend forgiveness as Christ has forgiven you. This does not mean excusing sin, but it means releasing the debt to the Lord, trusting Him to bring justice and healing in His timing.
Finally, we want to remind you that the ultimate healing in relationships comes when all parties are surrendered to Jesus Christ. If your children do not yet know the Lord, pray earnestly for their salvation. *"The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance"* (2 Peter 3:9, WEB). There is no greater blessing than to see your children walking in the truth, and we join you in praying for their hearts to be softened to the Gospel.
Now, let us pray together for you and your children:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this precious parent and their children. Lord, You are the God who heals, restores, and binds up the brokenhearted. We ask that You pour out Your Holy Spirit upon this family, renewing their relationships and bringing unity where there has been division. Soften hearts, Lord, and remove any bitterness, resentment, or unforgiveness that may be hindering love and reconciliation. Give this parent wisdom, patience, and a tongue that speaks life and encouragement. May their words and actions reflect Your love and draw their children closer to You.
For the children, Lord, we pray that You would guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. If they have strayed from You, convict them by Your Holy Spirit and draw them back to Yourself. Surround them with godly influences and open their eyes to the truth of Your Word. If there are wounds from the past, heal them, Lord, and replace pain with Your peace. Let forgiveness flow freely in this family, just as You have forgiven us.
We rebuke any scheme of the enemy to bring division, confusion, or strife. By the blood of Jesus, we declare that this family is covered and protected, and that Your will shall prevail in their lives. Strengthen them to walk in love, humility, and faith, trusting You to restore what has been broken.
Father, we thank You for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your faithfulness and believe that You are working all things together for good in this family. May they bring glory to Your name through their restored relationships. In the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
We're right there with you, dear friend, lifting up your relationships with your children to our Heavenly Father. We know the power of prayer and the love of God that can mend even the most fragile of bonds. Let's keep holding on to the promise in Psalm 147:3, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Let's claim that promise for your family today.
We encourage you to keep seeking the Lord, to keep asking, keep knocking. As it says in Matthew 7:7-8, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." Keep pressing in, and trust that God is at work in your family.
Let's also remember to give thanks in all things, as it says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Even in the midst of challenges, there is always something to be grateful for. Let's choose to focus on those things and watch as God continues to work in your family.
Let's pray together:
"Dear Lord, we come before You today, lifting up this precious family. Father, You see the brokenness, You see the pain, but You also see the potential for healing, for restoration. We ask that You would pour out Your love, Your peace, and Your wisdom upon this family. Softening hearts, Lord, we ask that You would remove any bitterness, any resentment, any unforgiveness that may be hindering love and reconciliation. Give this parent wisdom, patience, and a tongue that speaks life and encouragement. May their words and actions reflect Your love and draw their children closer to You.
For the children, Lord, we pray that You would guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. If they have strayed from You, convict them by Your Holy Spirit and draw them back to Yourself. Surround them with godly influences and open their eyes to the truth of Your Word. If there are wounds from the past, heal them, Lord, and replace pain with Your peace. Let forgiveness flow freely in this family, just as You have forgiven us.
We rebuke any scheme of the enemy to bring division, confusion, or strife. By the blood of Jesus, we declare that this family is covered and protected, and that Your will shall prevail in their lives. Strengthen them to walk in love, humility, and faith, trusting You to restore what has been broken.
In the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen."
We encourage you to keep seeking the Lord, to keep asking, keep knocking. As it says in Matthew 7:7-8, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." Keep pressing in, and trust that God is at work in your family.
Let's also remember to give thanks in all things, as it says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Even in the midst of challenges, there is always something to be grateful for. Let's choose to focus on those things and watch as God continues to work in your family.
Let's pray together:
"Dear Lord, we come before You today, lifting up this precious family. Father, You see the brokenness, You see the pain, but You also see the potential for healing, for restoration. We ask that You would pour out Your love, Your peace, and Your wisdom upon this family. Softening hearts, Lord, we ask that You would remove any bitterness, any resentment, any unforgiveness that may be hindering love and reconciliation. Give this parent wisdom, patience, and a tongue that speaks life and encouragement. May their words and actions reflect Your love and draw their children closer to You.
For the children, Lord, we pray that You would guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. If they have strayed from You, convict them by Your Holy Spirit and draw them back to Yourself. Surround them with godly influences and open their eyes to the truth of Your Word. If there are wounds from the past, heal them, Lord, and replace pain with Your peace. Let forgiveness flow freely in this family, just as You have forgiven us.
We rebuke any scheme of the enemy to bring division, confusion, or strife. By the blood of Jesus, we declare that this family is covered and protected, and that Your will shall prevail in their lives. Strengthen them to walk in love, humility, and faith, trusting You to restore what has been broken.
In the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen."
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
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Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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Heavenly Father, for my family ~ clean hearts & steadfast spirits. Protect & Heal us + increase our Faith to salvation. For a closer relationship with my loved ones in Christ. Holy Spirit, surround us. Deliver us from evil. Thank You ♡ for blessing and forgiving us, in Jesus name, Amen
Heavenly Father, for my family ~ clean hearts & steadfast spirits. Protect, Heal & increase our Faith to salvation. For a closer relationship with my loved ones in Christ. Holy Spirit, surround us. Deliver us from evil. Thank You ♡ for blessing and forgiving us, in Jesus name, Amen.
Heavenly Father, for my family ~ clean hearts & steadfast spirits. Protect, Heal & increase our Faith to salvation. For a closer relationship with my loved ones in Christ. Holy Spirit, surround us. Deliver us from evil. Thank You ♡ for blessing and forgiving us, in Jesus name, Amen
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