Prayers for the Sanctity of Life: No. 7 of 7

***Deciding Birth Parents

Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Please pray with me:
Father in Heaven, Lord Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit,
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty. Praise and glory belong to You for You are worthy to be praised. You are the Giver of life. You are the Redeemer, the Sanctifier, and You are the Author of our faith. In You is Life everlasting. Praise and glory to You alone. Thank You for Life. In Your love, You created us. Thank You. You pour out Your judgement as a sign of Your care for us. Thank You. You have defined the parameters of what is safe for us, what is healthy, and You have provided Your Word so we can know how to live—in health and safety. Thank You. And You go much further! You show the path to joy and gladness and provide guidelines regarding relationships with You and with others—that our joy may be complete. Thank You.

Father, we rebel. We want what we want when we want. Forgive us. So often, we don’t think of the ramifications of our actions until our relationship with You has been harmed. Yet, in Your everlasting kindness and mercy, yes, in Your grace, You have provided a way back into fellowship: confess and repent….and in that moment, You restore us. And You provide Your Holy Spirit to grow us and to help us desire deeper relationship with You. Thank You.

The birth of child is such a momentous time. A new life. Surely it is self-evident that children and the process of conception is from You. Life is from You. The “miracle” of life…how can we not know that You are a loving, caring God? Perhaps we choose not to acknowledge You. Father, so many couples don’t see how a child in their lives can be possible. The weight ad responsibility is overwhelming and seemingly impossible.

And our nation has made abortion acceptable…oh please forgive us. Bring us to repentance. Cause us to gather as a nation and provide the support needed for those conceived children, that there would be known alternatives.

Father, Planned Parenthood…I am so sorry, that I have not prayed more for the movement, the people that work there, the organization. I am so sorry. Father, they have become the “go to” place for those with unwanted children. Where is the counterpart? Where are the other alternatives? Cause an exodus from this organization: not just for pregnant women, but for the people who work at Planned Parenthood. So many of these people need the income. May all of them become advocates for life. May all of them—every person who works there have a change of heart. Drive them from the facility. May they all call out to You and find help for their needs and a clear path to leave this organization. May it dry up and wither away. Please show us our part to eradicate this blight on our nation.

May we become a nation that celebrates life! Father, raise up prayer warriors on this matter. Give us a welcoming heart in place of our judgement. May we have an unlimited joy that is so inviting that people come to us and desire to know the root of our joy.

This week of prayers ends, but may the prayers never end until we become a nation that celebrates life. Show us the path. Please keep this matter alive in our hearts and prayers. Keep us diligent on this matter as we go through our week. As we see a mother and infant, may we be reminded of the Sanctity of Life and remember You, the Giver of life, and may we continue our prayers for those are making decisions, to have the support they need choose life.

In Jesus’ Name.

***These prayers are based on the encouragement and guidance from Intercessors for America. These prayers are my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of Intercessors for America. This prayer was inspired by guest writer, Barbara Durham, a NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) nurse, a graduate of Talbot Seminary in La Mirada, CA, and a guest writer for IFA. These are published in good faith and for general information purpose only. Please consider joining this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

Prayers for the Sanctity of Life: No. 6 of 7

***Praying for Court Cases that are critical to the pro-life cause

Isaiah28:14-22
14 Wherefore hear the word of the Lord, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
15 Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:
16 Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
17 Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.
18 And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it.
19 From the time that it goeth forth it shall take you: for morning by morning shall it pass over, by day and by night: and it shall be a vexation only to understand the report.
20 For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
21 For the Lord shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act.
22 Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord God of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
We have appointed judges in our land. We have entrusted them to abide by the initial intentions of our founding fathers that we be a nation that loves what You love and hates what You hate. Deception and pride have taken deep root within us. Many have stood by, I have stood by, and watched without praying. Forgive me. Forgive us.

Consequently, the matters have become life-threatening. We have continued to do nothing or to do little. Forgive us, and give us strength and hearts of action to move swiftly to our prayer closets. Give us voice. Give us words speak, and courage to proclaim truth and justice. As our Supreme court determines the interpretation of our laws, give them insights that align with Your Word. Cause them to see rightly as You define it. Cause their hearts to change. You caused Pharaoh’s heart to harden, and You caused him to relinquish his pride and power. You are the same yesterday, today and forever. I ask that you give these men and woman hearts that honor You.

May the testimonies of women be heard. Open the mouths of women who have lived through the ramifications of abortion. Let their stories be heard and may people be open to hearing those stories and taking them to heart. May these testimonies cause the hearts of the judges to soften and may they mourn deeply for those children we have lost.

Grant our nation quietness to truly contemplate the loss of the 57 million lives that have been taken from us. Cause us to seek Your heart on this matter and give us voice and a sense of urgency to urgently take up the mantle of life on behalf of the unborn. May those who can give, give generously. May those who can speak, speak courageously and convincingly. Father, may hearts change. Please change hearts on this matter that we may no longer be embarrassed before You and before men.

Intervene, oh God of life. Intervene on behalf of the lives of children who are at risk, even in the womb. Give our Supreme Court justices hears and minds to hear and perform Your will. May they know Your will deeply in the secret places of their hearts and minds. May those voices be raised up. May they get louder and louder so that they can not be ignored.

Father, please align us with Your will on this issue.

Hear my prayer, in Jesus’ Name.

***These prayers are based on the encouragement and guidance from Intercessors for America. These prayers are my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of Intercessors for America. Today’s prayer is fashioned by guest writer Nicole Arnold. These are published in good faith and for general information purpose only. Please consider joining this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

Prayers for the Sanctity of Life: No. 5 of 7

***A Call to Discipleship: Be Angry, Sin Not, Live Creatively

Gal. 6:1-3
1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
5 For every man shall bear his own burden.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the opportunity to come before You and know that You hear our prayers. Thank You, that though You be Judge, You are also filled with mercy. You are gracious. Thank You.

Father, we are so filled with judgement. We see the act of abortion and judge it as murder. We uphold our frustration that we cannot impact the situation of the unborn child and often unleash judgement on the mother, the people who perform these heinous acts, and our nation that has condoned it. Yet, we have not gone deeper. Forgive us.

We often judged and disparaged the mother, without knowing her circumstances or pressures. We have not come alongside those who are contemplating abortion to help them in their time of great duress. Forgive us. Some have tried to come alongside those considering abortion. Thank You. Up-gird them, may there be an unending army of caring, loving individuals to extend Your grace and warmth, and Your love of life to these people.

Make us all lovers of life! Jesus, You said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” May we be lovers of life. …of You. Give us creativity to identify alternative solutions to abortion. Would you raise up an army of people to adopt these children? Would You move in the hearts of those who feel like their life is inconvenienced by a child, and change their hearts? Would you make us, as a nation, lovers of children and caretakers? Would You change our hearts? Would You create a means to change the laws that allow this to happen?

Father, raise us up. Give us voice. Holy Spirit, work within us to speak boldly (and without judgement) about this matter. Let us not be silent (and let us not judge). Show us a path to receive those involved and to find individual solutions for them! Help those considering abortion, those performing them, those who promote abortion—help them all to seek alternatives. Open their eyes and hearts to seek alternatives. Humble us all on this matter, that we may come together to find Your path.

Holy Spirit, help us, who are quick to judge, to recognize that we are all sinners. Give us humbled hearts, full of compassion. Grant us words of grace and tenderness of touch as we reach out to others on this matter.

One alternative is the family. I pray for the American Family. Strengthen families. I come boldly and ask this. May families treasure each other. Grant them family time. Time to build relationships and time to create lasting, precious memories to carry their love for each other in their hearts.

Father, open the eyes of this who are without family - that they may desire to be a part of one. Help us to elevate the “family” in our priorities. May our family take on greater import in our lives as a place of refuge and of love. May Your Word be elevated and read as a family. May they memorize it together and may it bind them tightly to You and to each other. And grant us a desire to preserve family and honor You in doing so.

Father, Lord Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit, we need You. We need Your touch, Your truth, Your strength, Your grace. Show us the way, that we may be found faithful when we stand before You.

In Jesus’ Name.

***These prayers are based on the encouragement and guidance from Intercessors for America. These prayers are my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of Intercessors for America. Today’s prayer is fashioned after DR. ALVEDA KING’s devotion. He is a pastoral associate with Priests for Life and founder of King for America. To learn more about her work, please visit: www.priestsforlife.com. These prayers are published in good faith and for general information purpose only. Please consider joining this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

Prayers for the Sanctity of Life: No. 4 of 7

***The Soul Felt Its Worth

Isaiah 35:3-5
3 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
4 Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.
5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.

Prayer Focus: The value of human life, strong or weak, helpless, even seemingly of no value

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You that You see life as valuable. Thank You that You see the unborn and know them. They do not escape You, even if we have pushed them aside. Forgive us when, as a nation, we have redefined life, to begin at birth, and when we have taken lives to care to our convenience. So many of us see the unborn as without value. Forgive us.

The unborn are weak, helpless, and while they are in the womb, while they grow as infants, they are surely “takers”…needy. Yet, they are of such significant value. Father, we overlook this. Open our eyes to see the inherent value of life. Open our hearts to have a desire to see as You see, and to revere life, and You and the Giver.

Strengthen our feeble hearts and our weak hands. Confirm in us to honor You, to take up our cross and follow You daily. …especially on this matter of valuing the unborn. Raise us up. May our knees be feeble no longer, but may we rise to the occasion and passionately proclaim Your genesis of life. Show us that You have sanctified life in us, that we may fall before You in worship.

We need You. We come with fearful hearts, weak and helpless. We have slept while the enemy has crept in. Forgive us. Raise us up, that we may stand strong in the day of battle and proclaim that the battle belongs to the Lord. Show forth Your vengeance on the true enemy. May we rise up in prayer against the evil one who wages war through the unborn.

Open our eyes. Open our ears. May we hear the cries of the unborn, the deaf, the paralyzed, the mute. Give us eyes to see and ears to hear. Let us hear Your voice. Open our eyes to see Your Spirit. Lead us in the way to save these who are Your inheritance.

Oh Father, may we not be ashamed in the day of Your coming.

In Jesus’ Name.

***These prayers are based on the encouragement and guidance from Intercessors for America. These prayers are my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of Intercessors for America. These are published in good faith and for general information purpose only. Please consider joining this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

Prayers for the Sanctity of Life: No. 3 of 7

***Pray for Abortion Industry Workers

Psalm 13:2-3
1How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
4 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
5 But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
6 I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for this day and that You continue to be gracious. You have put your trust in us to carry the message of Your Love, Your care, Your desire for our future. Thank You.

I come before You today on behalf of those who participate in taking the lives of innocent, unborn children. They rise up each day and go to “work”. Their hearts have been hardened and they have concocted stories within themselves that justify their actions. How can they be reached? What are the words? Truly Satan has come and has stolen their conscience, killed their hearts and destroyed their soul. Forgive us for not praying diligently for them.

Father, soften their hearts. Speak to them. Assure them that You are the God who provides. Many of these people likely need their jobs to live. It’s what they have. They may not believe in what they do, but they still have needs for themselves and their families. Father, cause their hearts to swell in concern. Cause their thinking to question and find no answers that justify what they are doing. And may they call out to You for help in their time of need. Then Father, would You bring the alternatives to make a living.

Our actions give permission to others. Every abortion paves the way for anther. Help us, Lord, help us to fight it. May those who have had abortions find and value remorse within themselves. Would You bring many people around them to support them with a change of heart. Raise up an army of voices to deter others away from this heinous murder. …Father, may these people find Your peace and offer it to those who suffer, yet remain committed to carry Your message of life.

Many of our medical profession are pressured to learn about abortion and prepare themselves to take this action. May they be repulsed. Father, in their hearts, render them incapable of participation. Bring the information to them so that they have the right to decline. Give them courage, resolve, and Your peace.

Grant us all continued prayers for those involved in this heinous industry.

In Jesus’ Name.

***These prayers are based on the encouragement and guidance from Intercessors for America. These prayers are my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of Intercessors for America. These are published in good faith and for general information purpose only. Prayer points are extracted from a resource provided by Saint Lawrence Catholic Church. To access the complete list, visit: http://stlaurence.org/documents/Respect%20Life/ProLife%20Prayer%20Suggestions.pdf Please consider joining this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

Prayers for the Sanctity of Life: No. 2 of 7

***Pray Not Just for Life, But for Life Everlasting

Matthew 23:37e
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for life. Thank You for the path to life everlasting and that You didn’t leave it up to us to find it. Your provision is beyond our understanding. We take “life” for granted and fail to acknowledge that You are truly the giver of life. Forgive us. We have made ourselves gods, able to determine who should live and who should die. We have redefined life as starting at birth, rather than taking Your definition that You knew us even before we were in the womb.

Jeremiah 1:5
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

And from the abortion, there are the ramifications. Surely Father, it isn’t just to those that receive them, but for those who must live with the consequences. I pray for women who have chosen an abortion. There are horror stories of what these women experience afterwards. I am so sorry that I have not prayed more often for them. You promise that you will give us a new heart and spirit.

Ezekial 36:26
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh."

John 3:20
"If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything." (1

Thank you. So many times, convenience has driven people to abortion. So many times, there is such fear and judgement. Hearts have been hardened and abortions have been the result. Forgive us.

Father, grant those who have recede an abortion Your peace. Grant them a new heart and spirit within them. Take away the heart of stone which conceals the horrors from abortion and grant them healing. Give them the courage to be healed and to receive Your care and commitment to them.

Father, from them, raise up voices that would speak Truth to those who are considering this act. Grant them an audience, so that they may tell their stories and help change minds and hearts. Lead us to rise up and recognize that abortion is an act of the Satan, who comes but to steal kill and destroy.

John 10:10
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

Lead us in the paths of righteousness and grant us the peace the surpasses understanding.

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Father, hold us accountable before You on this matter, that we may minister to those in pain, support those who rise up and speak Truth, and do our part to irradiate abortion from our land.

A Prayer for Post-Abortive Women by Fr. Frank Pavone:

"Lord God of Peace,
I thank you for your love for me,
Which is more tender than the love
Of a mother for her child.
I thank you for your forgiveness,
Which is more generous
Than the forgiveness human beings can offer.
Thank you for helping me to know
That I am not my abortion.
Rather, I am your daughter, Beloved and Redeemed,
For whom your Son would have died
If I were the only one who needed salvation.
Save me always
From the menacing voice of useless guilt and the oppressive force of shame.
Rather, lift me up in the light, peace, and grace
Of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ,
Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen."

In Jesus’ Name.

***These prayers are based on the encouragement and guidance from Intercessors for America. These prayers are my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of Intercessors for America. These are published in good faith and for general information purpose only. Please consider joining this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

Prayers for the Sanctity of Life: No. 1 of 7

***The Value of Life

Job 5:7
"Yet man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upward."

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
From the beginning, You have set humans apart from all that You created. You declare humanity to he Your crown of creation because we are made in Your own image (Gen. 1:26-27). Father, Your Word is clear, that we are not set apart because we walk upright or because we are intellectually more capable, we are distinguished because You created us in Your image. We represent You as no other creature can. We relate to You differently than all the other creatures. Thank You.

Psalm 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Romans 1:20
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

Your creation proclaims that You are the Creator. You have made us in Your image and we too have a desire and ability to create. Why do we create? Because we are in Your image. Teach us about this attribute that we share. As we look at Your creation, as we behold he universe through the wars and heavenly bodies, may we be in awe and fall in worship.

Father as we “create” in our daily lives, may we see clearly that we are different from the animal kingdom. May we see the uniqueness with which we are formed.

Psalm 8
O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. 2Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. 3When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; 4What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? 5For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. 6Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet: 7All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; 8The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas. 9O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

Father, please open the eyes and hearts of people everywhere, to look differently at Your creation. Cause us all to see the breadth and scope…and grandeur of all that You have made…and let us awe in wonder. Humble us with Your creation. Show us how to open our hearts and minds to You. Show us how to see differently with regard to your creation and realize that You have honored humans with a unique ability to connect with You in a real and personal manner.

As we gaze upon Your creation, establish in each of us the Truth of Your Word, that we are unique and that You desire relationship with us. As such, may we see the Sanctity of Life. May we view life differently. May we see conception as the beginning of a unique human being that is precious, valuable, and important as You have proclaimed in Your Word. May we be humbled and may we protect every human being from conception and beyond.

In Jesus’ Name.

***These prayers are based on the encouragement and guidance from Intercessors for America. These prayers are my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of Intercessors for America. Today’s prayer is fashioned by guest writer Barbara Durham. These are published in good faith and for general information purpose only. Please consider joining this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

That creativity would be recognized as a gift from God

***That creativity would be recognized as a gift from God by those in the arts.

Genesis
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
God of Creation, You created everything from nothing. Your creation is beautiful and testifies to Your existence….that we can all know that You are Truth. Thank You.

Romans 1:20
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

Open our eyes to see the beauty of Your creation. Open our eyes to appreciate the inherent balance of every flower. Help us to see the perfection that exists in Your order, despite the sin we brought into the world. Thank You for preserving beauty—that is so far beyond us so that we can know that creativity is a gift from our Creator.

Teach us to stop and enjoy Your creation. In each day, with the weather, the seasons, the might of the wind, the waves, even the tornadoes and hurricanes that threaten us. As the snow flies, may we recognize You as the ultimate Creator landfall happily before You and worship You.

In our daily lives, show us more of Your creation. Open our hearts to recognize the gift of beauty. Give us hearts to emulate Your creativity, a creativity of beauty that elevates the quality of living for all who take time to behold Your greatness. Show us how to receive You and give You the place of authority in our lives as we see the tremendous power of Your creation.

Father, as artists in every industry seek to create new expressions of their being, may all of these people seek Your guidance that their creations would align with Your will draw others to You. I am asking for revival for these people.

Cause Your creation to draw us near to You, and to have a heart to share the delight of creation with others, that You may be glorified.

In Jesus’ Name.

***These prayers are based on the encouragement and guidance from Intercessors for America. These prayers are my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of Intercessors for America. These are published in good faith and for general information purpose only. Please consider joining this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

For generosity and compassion for the poor and needy, No. 1

***That Americans would be generous and have compassionate hearts for the poor and needy.

Psalm 112:9
9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for this nation, th USA, in which we live. Thank You for the generosity and compassion that You have poured out upon us. Where we have enjoyed Your prosperity, where we have indulged ourselves in the privilege that You have given us —and not looked to You with gratitude, please forgive us, bring us to confession, and show us the road to repent.

Father, so many are needy at so many different levels. There is physical need. Some oars still outside in the cold of winter, homeless. There are those who have no food for their children…and they live on our street. When we have turned our heads, averted our eyes, and pretended in our hearts that we have no responsibility—please forgive us and show us the error, that we ay change.

Father, show us our part. Give us hearts to share the prosperity that You have poured out on us. Present us with opportunity and prick our hearts to move swiftly to assist. Ban judgement of others in our thinking that we may receive those in need and open ourselves to them, that they may get the help they need.

Are there times when we thought, “There must be a government organization to help this person.” …when You were calling us to help? Forgive us and show us the path to repentance. Give us a heart to demonstrate what we can do, what You would have us do. May we be swift to respond.

Grant us insight and words to say that restore the dignity of those who need help. Give us hearts to bond with them, serve them and bring joy and laughter back into their lives. May our joy and peace be strong and evident to those who are served. grant us that the Gospel of Christ be evident. Show us our part.

May the Name of Jesus be exalted. May His kingdom be served with excellence.

In Jesus’ Name.

***These prayers are based on the encouragement and guidance from Intercessors for America. These prayers are my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of Intercessors for America. These are published in good faith and for general information purpose only. Please consider joining this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

For fathers to exercise godliness in the home

***That fathers in every American household would exercise godliness.

Proverbs 4:1-4
1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Father, thank You for the institution of family. Thank You for fathers and mothers, together, sharing the responsibilities of raising a family. Thank You for blessing families and for giving them a love for each other. Father, so many “fathers” are not present in the home, even when they live there. So many do not. O that there would be a father in every household. What a change that would make in this nation. I ask it be so. The issue is not just the men. It is also the women. We have become so self-centered in what want that You are no long in the center of many, many homes. Help us change this.

Raise up those godly men who have taken their place as the head of their households. Give them a heart to mentor young family leaders. May programs, in churches, establish mentorships between men to understand Your order.

Father, I plead the case for women, wives, and mothers. There is a constant barrage against the order You established for the family with regard to roles. It seems misunderstood. Many women feel disrespected and belittled. Raise up husbands to respect and love them as You intended. May men understand their role is on elf sacrifice. May it be their joy to do so.

Ephesians 5:25
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

May this scripture become the daily practice of godly men in the home. May it establish this role for their children for generations to come. May godly women respect their husbands and may strife cease in the homes. Join husbands and wives together for the raising of their children. Grant them time to pray together and establish their presence before Your throne of grace.

Father, may the union of husbands and wives be so strong that they protect their relationship before You and before each other. Raise up godly fathers to establish godly homes in the U.S.

Hear my prayer, in Jesus’ Name.

***These prayers are based on the encouragement and guidance from Intercessors for America. These prayers are my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of Intercessors for America. These are published in good faith and for general information purpose only. Please consider joining this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/