“I pray for _, that his love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that he may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.” (Philippians 1:9-11, ESV) “I pray that in all respects _ may prosper and be in good health, just as his soul prospers.” (3 John 2, NASB). We are so thankful for our Dads! Your role in the lives of your families is invaluable and not lauded enough! Come share your thanks for your dad, or the dad in your life, or God the Father.“Lord, bless _ and keep him make Your face to shine upon him and be gracious to him lift up Your countenance upon him and give him peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26, ESV) Thank You for carefully watching over them and leading them to You.Įxcerpted with permission from Pocket Prayers for Dads by Max Lucado, copyright Max Lucado. I am so grateful I can come to You on behalf of my family. Create in them the desire to follow You so they will love You with all their hearts, all their minds, and all their souls. Show my children and my family that Your ways are best. Break down any barriers that keep me from being that man. Guide me to be a godly man so I can be the kind of father and husband You want me to be. I wonder sometimes if I’m teaching my family about You like I should. Heaven is your throne, and the earth is Your footstool. Lord, You are all-knowing and all-powerful. I am grateful that Your plan includes my family.Īs for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. Thank You for weaving the events and circumstances in our lives to fit in your amazing plan. Teach them to pray and walk with You through the good times and bad. Help me to appreciate the difficulties and challenges and to have the proper attitude toward them.Īs my children learn more about You and Your ways, help them realize You want only good for them. Remind me today that when unexpected, troublesome, or even painful things enter my life, You have allowed them for my benefit - to strengthen me. You planned and purposed every moment of every life on earth. – Romans 8:28ĭear God, You are great and mighty. Thank You for strengthening our hearts and our resolve to follow You without apprehension or wavering.Īnd we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Fill our home with Your strength and courage. Give them an excitement and a deep joy in serving You. Teach me how to be an example for my children.īless my family, Lord, so they will know You and will want to tell others about You. Provide opportunities for me to share Your love with my friends and coworkers, and give me the heart to stand strong for You. Help me walk in courage and faith every day because my strength and dependence flow from the Holy Spirit. Help me be bold with my faith and unashamed that I follow You so I will speak freely about You. Your unfailing love built the bridge from You to us. Lord, by Your name alone are people saved. I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.
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