Guard Me Against Anger
Lord, I confess I sometimes lash out with words and actions that I regret later. Forgive me for my lack of self-control and teach me
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Lord, I confess I sometimes lash out with words and actions that I regret later. Forgive me for my lack of self-control and teach me
Lord, teach me to control my temper and master my fears as I parent my children. I am full of anxiety and despair right now,
Lord, just as David prayed for Solomon in 1 Chronicles 29:8–10, I commit my child’s future to You. You knit her together in her mother’s
Lord, I surrender all of my worries about my child to you, knowing that I cannot add a single hour to my life by worrying.
Lord, forgive me for becoming impatient with my child. I confess that at the heart of my impatience lies my sinful nature. You give us
Lord, thank You for the amazing truth that it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me (Galatians 2:20). Enable me
Lord, it is easy to compare my child with others, and end up feeling resentful or envious. It is easy to fall into a performance-focused
Lord, I often love only when it’s convenient or when I feel up to it. My heart shrinks when I get stressed or tired, when
Lord, due to my exhausted, distracted, and frenzied lifestyle, I often mistake the minor for the major. Sometimes, something seems like a big deal and
Lord, I often parent my child without relying on You, choosing words and actions based on how I was brought up, or on the ways