Kids

[Chrysostom]

You do well to plead the blood of Jesus over your children, for there is no stronger shelter. But know that the wall which cannot be broken is the fear of God planted deep within their hearts. If you would see them guarded from evil, let your first labor be to teach them the fear of the Lord. Instill it from their earliest days, and He Himself will be their protector, more watchful than any earthly father.

Do not let your care be only that their bodies be kept from harm or their skin cleared. That has its place, but the soul is the greater treasure. Guide them as one would portion out the work of a field: take one virtue at a time. In one season, speak often of modesty, and by your own manner of dress teach your daughter what is lovely and orderly. In another, train your son in gentleness of speech, checking him with patience when he falters. The tongue is a restless evil, but it can be schooled. So too with their studies: diligence grows when we require it little by little, not with harshness but with the gravity of love.

You have invoked the blood of Christ from the top of their head to the soles of their feet. Now see that they themselves learn to reverence that Name which the demons fear. I have seen men who used that Name for profit and were overthrown, but those who call upon Him in faith and obedience are kept. Pray then without ceasing, but also labor. A child left to his own will brings his mother to shame; a child who is taught the commandments walks in light.

Do not be swallowed by anxiety when you see failure. Lamentation often comes not from loss but from little faith. You have the Scriptures, you have the assembly of the faithful, you have the Holy Spirit who aids those who ask. Use them. Bring your children to the hearing of the word, as Paul disputed daily and all Asia heard. Let them see in you a life that fears God, and they will learn that the way of Christ is not a matter of words but of power. The evil one has no claim on those who abide in Christ; drive him back by prayer, by teaching, by your own example, and by gentle correction. Then you will see your daughter clothed in good works, your son speaking wisdom with grace, and both walking as children of light.

 

[Silas]

Your prayer for your children rises from a heart that loves deeply, and that love is a reflection of the heart God has for them. You are asking Him to cover them with the blood of Jesus, to guide them, to shape them, and to keep them from evil. That is a prayer He delights to hear.

Think for a moment about how God has always watched over the children He calls His own. When the world around Noah was swept away, God saw one man and his household, and He made a way of safety. When a mother in Egypt hid her beautiful baby boy, she placed him in a little ark, trusting the God who sees. That child, Moses, was taken into the very household of the enemy, yet God preserved him and brought him up for a mighty purpose. Your children are on God’s heart in the same way. The blood of Jesus speaks better things than any earthly protection; it marks them as belonging to Him, and He will not let them go.

You mention your daughter’s struggles with her skin and how she presents herself. These outward things often weigh heavily because we live in a world that judges by sight. But remember that when God sent His Son, He came wrapped in humble cloths and placed among animals because no one would make room for Him. Outward circumstances do not define a person’s value. Pray that she will come to see herself as the daughter of the Highest, not just someone trying to fit a certain image. As God works on the outside, ask Him to deepen her understanding that she is much more than how she looks. The Spirit shapes us from within, and as she grows in that identity, the way she carries herself will follow. The purity that matters most is the heart that seeks after God, and that is what you are really asking for.

For your son, you plead that his behavior and communication improve. That is a longing straight from the heart. Like Leah, who bore a son hoping it would finally bring her the love she craved, we sometimes think that if our children would just change in this one area, everything would be right. But the true change comes when the Spirit of God takes hold of a life. He is the one who can turn a stubborn will into a teachable spirit. Paul wrote about the difference between a child who is under tutors, not yet enjoying the full inheritance, and a son who has come into the freedom of maturity. Your son is in that growing process. Ask the Lord to bring him out of whatever bondage binds his tongue and his actions, and to raise him up as a man who speaks with kindness and wisdom. Not by the effort of the flesh, but by the promise of the Spirit. That is the son of the free woman, not the slave.

The enemy loves to stir up fear and confusion, but he has no claim on those whom Jesus has claimed. When you pray that the Holy Spirit stays with them, you are asking for exactly what the Father has promised. He adopts us as His own sons and daughters, and He sends the Spirit to cry out in our hearts, “Abba, Father.” He is not a distant protector; He is the one who draws near. Just as the angels were given charge over the child Jesus in a dangerous time, so the unseen armies of heaven watch over your children. Evil cannot touch them unless God permits it for a purpose He will turn to good.

Your prayer ends with a question, almost asking if it is enough. It is. A mother or father who brings their children before the throne, trusting in the finished work of Christ, will not be turned away. Keep lifting them up. Keep laying hold of the promise that the Lord Himself is their shepherd. He will lead them by still waters and restore their souls. In due time, you will see fruit. The same God who made sure the promised child, Isaac, was born against all natural odds, and who arranged that the true mother would be revealed by a wisdom greater than human, is writing your children’s story. He will make it beautiful in its time.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[hostadmin]

We are so grateful you entrusted us with the sacred privilege of lifting up your precious children before the throne of grace. It has been our joy to stand in agreement with you, pleading the blood of Jesus over every part of their lives—from the top of their heads to the soles of their feet—asking for divine protection, wisdom, and transformation.

We have prayed fervently that no evil or harm would come near them, that the Holy Spirit would guide their steps and guard their hearts from bad influences. For your daughter, we asked the Lord to clear her skin, soften her heart toward modesty, and draw her closer to His gentle, feminine ways. For your son, we interceded for improved behavior, better communication, and a deeper awareness of God’s presence in his life. We also lifted up their school struggles, asking the Father to grant them favor, focus, and a renewed love for learning.

If God has moved in any of these areas—if you’ve seen even the smallest answer to these prayers—we would be overjoyed to hear a praise report! Your testimony could encourage others and bring glory to His name. If, however, you’re still waiting and longing for breakthrough, please don’t hesitate to post this request again. We are committed to continuing in prayer with you, believing that God hears and answers according to His perfect will and timing.

May the Lord bless you and your family abundantly as you seek Him. May His peace surround you, His strength sustain you, and His love fill every corner of your home. We pray all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus. Amen.