Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him, and make Our abode with him."

John 14: 23

Dear Lord and Savior,
I pray my children will understand that genuine LOVE for You requires whole-hearted obedience TO YOU. As they walk in obedience, open their eyes to YOUR LOVE FOR THEM - in Your word and in Your ways. Thank You that You desire to live in their hearts. I pray that You will actively shine through them as they die to self, and live for You.

O God, Thou art my God; I shall seek Thee earnestly; My soul thirsts for Thee, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.

Psalm 63:1

Dear Living Water,
I pray for my children to have a DAILY thirst for Your word. When they draw near to You, please replenish, refresh, and satisfy their seeking souls.

And He said to me, "Prophecy over these bones, and say to them, 'O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.'"… so I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they came to life, and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great army.

Ezekiel 37: 4, 10

Dear Breath of Life,
I pray for my children when they experience feelings of hopelessness and dismay. Cause them to turn to Your word so that You can "breathe" new life and Your great power into their hearts and minds. May they hear Your word, and obey Your word with a thankful spirit.

Thus says God the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, Who spread out the earth and its offspring, Who gives breath to the people on it, and spirit to those who walk in it, "I am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness, I will also hold you by the hand and watch over you. And I will appoint you as a covenant to the people, as a light to the nations. To open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from the dungeon, and those who dwell in darkness from prison.

Isaiah 42: 5-7

Dear Creator of Heaven and Earth,
You are mighty in strength; You are awesome in power. You give each of us breath and life. Thank You for the promise of Your Spirit given to those who believe in You. I pray that my children would worship You both as the God of majesty, and at the same time, the God of MERCY. Help them to remember that You, O God, are holding their hand. Cause their hearts to humbly receive their appointed calling of sharing the gospel. Give them a compassionate desire to save the lost through the love of Jesus Christ.

Then He opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.

Luke 24: 45

Dear Lord Jesus,
I pray You will open my children's minds to the beautiful truths found in Your holy word. Give them insight and understanding, I pray.

The unfolding of Thy words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

Psalm 119: 130

Dear Radiant One,
Cause my children to crave Your word, understand Your word, and LIVE by Your word. Make them wise beyond their years, I pray.