Loving Spirit of God, on behalf of myself and my children, I ask You for:
the WISDOM to perceive the way You are leading my child that I may not hinder You in him
the UNDERSTANDING to fathom the workings of my child's mind, so that my judgements will not be harsh, but gentle
the KNOWLEDGE to correct when it will strengthen and to be silent when my words will hurt
the COUNSEL to give guidance in the right amount, the right way, at the right moment
the PIETY that makes me a Christian inside and out, so that I never preach what I do not live
the FORTITUDE to weather the storms and doubts that assail my own spirit, and be a source of strength and courage to my child in weathering hers
the FEAR of YOU, LORD, that is not terror but awe and reverence in sharing with You in the creation of another human being for time and eternity
Heavenly Father, help me to deal with my child in the same spirit I want You to deal with me. Amen
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Very nice.
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