Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Children and Prayers

Have you ever noticed how much children increase your prayer life? (I'm talking to parents here!)  They drive fast, travel with rickety vehicles, climb precarious heights, come in covered with blood, fish on the stormiest days, return home late during snowstorms, don't tell you if somethings bothering them, have babies, enjoy the challenges of poverty, act lethargic, take on huge projects, jump from tall objects, get sick, and so much more! 

I remember as a young girl when spending holidays with my grandparents that they would pray and pray and pray for devotions for just about everyone they knew and each relative by name.  I thought it went on too long but as I got older I appreciated their long prayers and knowing that each day I was being prayed for.  I enjoyed bringing them prayer requests because I knew they would never forget to pray.

I remember before I was married, every time one of us left the house, my mom would pray for our safety, for wisdom in what we did.  I know she still prays for me and my family.

I'm glad I had people that prayed for me because I certainly needed it.  Children tend to do that, make us pray harder.  I hope, and pray, I can be a godly example of someone who consistently prays for my children and grandchildren and that they will seek God as they in turn pray for their children and future children.

7 comments:

  1. Was this post inspired by Amos and Rebekah's trip? :) Haha...hopefully they'll get home okay!!

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  2. Yes, as they grow older it seems that prayer keeps increasing. Right now our baby is OVERDUE by alot and ultrasound says baby is very big - over ten pounds. Midwife is getting concerned and wants baby born yesterday but baby is not coming. If you think about it please pray!

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  3. Yes, I will be praying for you and your baby! I truely believe Satan fights against the lives of these little ones. God also brings trials to bring us closer to him!

    Actually, Rachel, I wrote this up awhile ago and just saved it and when Miriam said we really should post something, I posted it!

    I should have added to the list, dangerous work, and difficult decisions!

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  4. Prayer warriors, are they a dying breed? Please Lord, teach us to pray. Thanks for the reminder. Lets not "come out of the closet" on this one. (The secret prayer closet that is)

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  5. Prayer warriors, are they a dying breed? Please Lord, teach us to pray. Thanks for the reminder. Lets not "come out of the closet" on this one. (The secret prayer closet that is)

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  6. Thanks Mom! We need all the prayer we can get...

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