Prayer to Build a Good Character - For the Family
Building good character in your child’s life is a key part of parenting. It’s also imperative that we exhibit strong character as leaders of the family so that we can be a great example to those around us, especially the children. A great way to understand character is through this principle: Not all the wrong your children do is a direct rebellion to authority; much of the wrong is the result of a lack of character. You will miss God-given opportunities again and again if you don’t understand this.
For example, much of our struggle as parents is rooted in the fact that God is still working to mold new character in our hearts. If we didn’t have grace, we’d be left with dysfunction and coldness in our hearts. When you take the time to confess that when it comes to character problems, you are more like your children than not, then you deal with situations with character problems with patience, kindness and grace:
Prayer:
Dear God, protect us from the evil forces around us that want to break down our character.
Help us to exemplify the kind of character in our lives that can be a great example to others.
Amen.
It’s so important that the Gospel lives in your heart and shapes how each member of the family relates to each other. When each person in the family lives by these principles, they can better love each other. Parents can parent better according to God’s plan. If you are looking for more Gospel-principles that will radically change the way you think about what it means to raise your child, turn to Scripture.
Prayer to Recognize God’s Law -For the Family
A Parents’ Prayerfor the Safety of their Children