One of my mommy mentors shared this pearl of godly wisdom with me—and it is a must share. I think there is such value in having mommy mentors—but it can also be hard to connect some times with one…much less several. SOOO…trust that I’ll be sharing any gems and pearls when they come my way. Today’s pearl—is just precious to my heart…and one thing that as a mommy of 4 I truly want to make time for…and truly can–as it’s simple but so impactful.
Praying Scriptures over my children…
One of my mommy mentors buys a 3×5 spiral ruled index cards–one for each of her children. Each week, she prays through scripture and chooses a verse to pray over each child. She simply writes each of her children’s names on the front of the spiral card. I wanted to put pictures on the front of mine because I’m such a visual person. I love praying each verse over each child—looking at their picture and even tracing my fingers over their sweet faces while I pray…
She encouraged me to choose a verse that needed to be prayed into that child’s life…RIGHT then. THEN…date it. Just to give you a few examples. Laney and Parker have had trouble these past few weeks living in harmony with one another. As I observe conflict, I realize that it is usually Laney’s lack of patience that causes the conflict to escalate. I want to pray patience, steadiness and encouragement into her and that it would be God giving her these—so this is one of the verses I am praying into Laney’s life this week….
For Isaac–I feel so far away from him. I can’t care for him—but I LONG to. YET…I know my Savior can. I am praying this into Isaac’s life this week…
And poor Frank. No one will throw that kid a bone this week. Parker and Laney have been getting frustrated with him–simply because he is a “BABY” and doing what babies do…trying their cereal WITH MILK when they get up for a sec to go to the restroom…playing with their toys but “not in the right way mommy!”…and this sweet ones just needs the grace and mercy of his siblings. Some times if you are afraid your mommy brain might forget why you wanted to pray that specific verse…you can jot down little notes at the bottom…
Finally for Parker, he is just having a season of…complaining. So, instead of being cross-eyed as a mommy about it—I’m turning to the Lord and praying laughter and joy on his lips…
You can keep these beside each child’s bedside—pray these verses over them when you put them down to bed. When you go sit for quiet time, collect them and use these as a guide to keep you focused and purposeful as you pray over your children. As prayers are answered, you can write notes on the back of the card and jot down examples of the Lord’s faithfulness. AND THEN…they are easy to file away. When they get older, you can give them their cards at the end of each year. At night, they will be by their bedside—in hopes that one day they, too, will pick them up and join you in praying these verses back into their hearts and lives.
As if this isn’t enough of a pearl—what will this do to our mommy hearts? One, it will take us to the Word—searching for scripture to pray over our children. And two, before you know it—you are memorizing scripture that is practical and useful RIGHT NOW in your family’s life.
Just a pearl…that I had to share.
HAVE A GREAT TUESDAY!
P.S. Only 9 more days until court:). Please pray we pass the first time! XOXO!
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