Using Scripture to pray for your children is your biggest weapon against the enemy of discouragement, sickness, worry, protection and favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though we know that we are called to \u201cpray continually\u201d 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV)<\/a>, our busy schedules and the growing demands of parenthood require our prayers to be quick and done on the go. Here are five ideas for you to try to incorporate quick and powerful prayers for your children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have drive-through banks, restaurants, and pharmacies. Why not drive-through prayer? When you drive through your neighborhood, past schools and friends\u2019 homes, you can pray for kids and their families. Or praying in the car on the way to school or to places creates an atmosphere of discussion, prayer habit and blessing over your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Think about it: even though the time spent praying every time you drop your child off at school may be less than a minute, if you pray several times a week over the course of several years, that amounts to a lot of prayer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like grocery shopping without a list, you will likely have a hard time remembering what to pray about without writing it down. The hustle and bustle of parenting may make it easy to forget about specific things to pray about for your kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to writing it down as a list, add specific prayers with a verse to claim the Lord\u2019s promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try to keep a notebook or use a note app on your phone to remind yourself of how you can specifically pray for your kids\u2019 needs. There are also many apps that allow you to record yourself and even transcribe your words that make it easy to quickly jot down specific prayers throughout the day. Then at the end of the day, you can pull out these prayer notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Committing to pray with friends with children can be a great source of motivation and accountability. Commitments with friends\u2014 \u201cI\u2019ll pray for your kids if you\u2019ll pray for mine\u201d\u2014can be motivating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find friends with children with whom you can make a commitment\u2014 \u201cI\u2019ll pray for your kids if you\u2019ll pray for mine.\u201d You can agree to pray for a particular length of time, such as a school year or sport season. Knowing that your friend is counting on you can encourage you to keep praying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPray-as-you-read\u201d is another great method. Reading about Daniel facing the lions will naturally cause you to seek God for that kind of courageous faith for your children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Browse the Psalms for specific prayers: \u201cYour word is a lamp to (child\u2019s name)\u2019s feet and a light for his\/her path\u201d Psalm 119:105 (NIV)<\/a> or \u201cTeach (child\u2019s name) O LORD, to follow your decrees; then (he or she) will keep them to the end\u201d Psalm 119:33 (NIV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes we do our best praying while we do our daily rounds: walking the dog, driving to work, preparing dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try to maintain a mindset of prayerfulness as you go through your daily routines, no matter how trivial they may seem. Thank Jesus for the opportunity to teach your child skills for life. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you patience on your commute. Rest in the presence of your Father in heaven when you feel overwhelmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Download a print-friendly PDF of 5 Ideas for Making Time to Pray for Your Children <\/em>to pass along. Navigators Discipleship Tools are designed for sharing with your Bible study, church groups, and those you are discipling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n5 Ways to Pray for Your Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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3. Pray with friends<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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5. Pray for your children in the moment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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