Gratitude and A Heart for Missions

"Help my children to live lives that are always overflowing with thankfulness and always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." 

(Eph. 5:20; Col. 2:7)

"Lord, please help my children to develop a desire to see Your glory declared among the nations, Your marvelous deeds among the peoples." 

(Ps. 96:3)

Prayerfulness

"Grant, Lord, that my children's lives may be marked by prayerfulness, that they may learn to pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers." 

(1 Thess. 5:17)

Self-Discipline

"Father, I pray that my children may acquire a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair."  

(Prov. 1:3)

Passion for God

"Lord, please instill in my children a soul that 'followeth hard after thee,' one that clings passionately to You." 

(Ps. 63:8)

Willingness and Ability to Work

"Teach my children, Lord, to value work and to work at it with all their heart, as working for the Lord and not for men." 

(Col. 3:23)

Hope

"May the God of hope grant that my children may overflow with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit." 

(Rom. 15:13)

A Servant's Heart

 "God, please help my children develop servant's hearts, that they may serve wholeheartedly, as if they were serving the Lord, not men." 

(Eph. 6:7)