Christian Reflection and Prayer

WE NEED TO PRAY FOR OUR CHILDREN

Matthew 19:13-15 (NCV)

Jesus Welcomes Children
13 Then the people brought their little children to
Jesus so he could put his hands on them[a] and
pray for them. His followers told them to stop,
14 but Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me.
Don't stop them, because the kingdom of heaven
belongs to people who are like these children." 1
5 After Jesus put his hands on the children, he left there.

Reflection:

One of the most difficult tasks of any adult is to
bring up a child. This by no means is a easy task.
It involves a great deal of patience, love, discipline,
and understanding. Lets face it, we need help.
This is one road we cannot face alone. We as
parents must realize that there is someone with
us all the way. This teacher, this counselor, this
lord and master is the parent of all parents. HE IS
GOD!. HE IS OUR SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST!
We need to bring our children to Jesus, because
He wants to heal and bless them. So it is our
privilege and responsibility as parents to talk to Jesus
about them daily, whether they are sick, rebellious,
or they are doing well. We need our Savior to
give our children all that they need to get a long
in this life. Please parents always remember
that Jesus is there for you to make a task into
joy.

Prayer:

Oh mighty God my Lord and Savior, I need
Your help. My child needs Your help. This
world is not child friendly. Help me oh God
to be a parent like you, patient, loving, kind,
and understanding. In Jesus name Amen .

Do you sense that God is on your side?

On the very day I call to you for help,
my enemies will retreat. This I know:
God is on my side. O God, I praise
your word. Yes, Lord, I praise your word.
I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
What can mere mortals do to me?
I will fulfill my vows to you, O God,
and offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help.
For you have rescued me from death;
you have kept my feet from slipping.
So now I can walk in your presence,
O God, in your life-giving light.
Psalm 56:9-13 NLT

Praise for God's Rescue

77 Days of Prayer for our New President

Day Fifty-Eight: January 1, 2009 19 days,

For faithfulness as we pray for President-Elect
Barack Obama, the Vice President-Elect and
other leaders For this reason, since the day
we heard about you, we have not stopped
praying for you and asking God to fill you
with the knowledge of His will through all
spiritual wisdom and understanding.
—Colossians 1:9

As the only sovereign God, the one to
whom all our allegiance is due, we bow
before You now. We ask, Lord, that
You will enable us now to set aside
all distractions and cares and focus
our prayers on all of our governmental
leaders, especially our new President
and Vice President.

Lord, make us faithful in prayer, even
when we may not agree with those
You have placed into authority over
us. You have told us to remain steadfast
in intercession, asking for our leaders to
be flooded with all knowledge of Your will.
Holy God, enable us to become true and
consistent intercessors, praying for our
new President and his administration,
today and every day. In the name of
Jesus, amen.