Guard Me Against Overreacting
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, 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
Lord, thank You that nothing and no one can separate me from the love of Christ, no matter what happens. This promise comforts me greatly.