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Dear Father,
Help me to stand firm in the Lord, not only for my own sake but because I am someone's joy and crown, the object of their love and longing.
May I reach out to others to call them to follow the example Christ. Let them become my joy and crown, the objects of my love and longing.
Especially, Father, let me influence my family - spouse, children, in-laws, grandchildren - to walk in your way and to long for your day.
I love them dearly and long for their salvation. Draw them to your heart of love.
In the name of Jesus I ask these things. Amen.
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Philippians 4:1
Dear Father,
Help me to stand firm in the Lord, not only for my own sake but because I am someone's joy and crown, the object of their love and longing.
May I reach out to others to call them to follow the example Christ. Let them become my joy and crown, the objects of my love and longing.
Especially, Father, let me influence my family - spouse, children, in-laws, grandchildren - to walk in your way and to long for your day.
I love them dearly and long for their salvation. Draw them to your heart of love.
In the name of Jesus I ask these things. Amen.
Ⓒ 1996-2020 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. Heartlight appreciates ### and ### for permission to make this available on our website. Praying with Paul is available in a very attractive book that may be ordered directly from ###.
Continue reading...
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