A Daily Prayer for Young Boys.
As I was praying one day, it dawned on me that my son could easily be praying the same prayer as I, just with different pronouns. I wrestled with this idea for a few days wondering how I could approach a child with prayer habits that were not too far removed from his children’s storybook Bible knowledge. So, with some research, I wrote my son a prayer based off of popular characters he has met in his “storybook.”
Feel free to copy, shorten, or adapt this list to your own child’s character development or maturity.
Dear Jesus,
I thank you for your loving guidance and protection over my life. Please forgive me for my wrongs and help me to continue making better choices every day.
I specifically pray that you will help me to grow closer to you in these ways:
- That I may become as brave as David: Able to rely on God’s promises and think clearly in the face of danger.
- As hardworking as Noah: Willing to build whatever “boat” is requested, long before there is rain.
- As wise as Solomon: Able to see more than one way to solve a problem.
- As loyal as Barnabus: Willing to stand by and serve others in order to accomplish more than what I could do alone.
- As sensitive as Moses: Both seeing and doing something to right an injustice – big or small.
- As faithful as Abraham: Setting aside my own agenda in order to serve God’s greater purpose.
- As patient as Joseph: Ready to do my best, even when the circumstances are not the best.
- As calm as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: Able to show respect at all times, knowing that God is my deliverer.
- As observant as the Shepherds and Wise Men: Appreciative of the wonders of the Universe and it’s master designer.
- As responsible as Daniel: Without corruption or negligence, working as if unto God.
- And as positive as James: Knowing that even in trials, we are given opportunities.
Amen.
Background:
I was previously inspired by the film “War Room” (2015) to write out some prayers over my life so that I could focus my time and attention on very specific (perhaps chronic) needs. Because I did not want to take a lackadaisical approach to the bigger issues, I made a visual to reference so I could hone in on them with greater intent. I can also (more easily) hold onto God’s promises over the situations by keeping these prayers “in my face.” I’d love for my son to have this same opportunity.
Side note: The movie is terrible. The prayer habit is not.
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The author writes from an unabashed, had-it-up-to-here, daily defeated and re-strengthened by grace and hope… kind of place. An adoptive mother of a curious kiddo, full of spirit and sass, tells her tales of homeschooling, fostering, and raising children with special needs. Thanks for joining us on this adventure from adoption to life!
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