Praying for Connection With Our Kids_Day 4

This week we are praying for connection with our kids.

We are praying we discover what makes our kids feel loved and that we will find creative new ways to connect with them.

ACTION STEPS:

1) Make family time, one-on-one dates, and connecting a priority above everything else.

2) Take the 5 Love Languages Quiz for yourself and see if you can get your kids to do it.

3) Pray with me this week on Prayers From a Mom Podcast.

4) Listen to what your kids are saying when they are upset with you or others.

What hurts them the most?

Being left out or forgotten (quality time) You said something mean (words of affirmation) Someone didn't do something they promised (acts of service) You never hug me anymore (physical touch) She didn't buy me anything for my birthday (gifts)

FOCUSED PRAYER:

Father,

I am so grateful for the kids you have given me. I know I am blessed to be their mother. Help me discover creative ways to encourage and motivate my children in acts of love and compassion. Show me how to express my love in beautiful ways they can receive and feel connected to me. Help me prioritize time with my family above other worldly distractions and obligations. Lord, I don't want to be led by the passion of my emotions that lead me to hurt my family, instead fill me with your spirit so I can show love and grace.

In Jesus Name, Amen!

SCRIPTURES TO PRAY THIS WEEK:

Hebrews 10:23-25

23 So now wrap your heart tightly around the hope that lives within us, knowing that God always keeps his promises! 24 Discover creative ways to encourage others and to motivate them toward acts of compassion, doing beautiful works as expressions of love. 25 This is not the time to pull away and neglect meeting together, as some have formed the habit of doing. In fact, we should come together even more frequently, eager to encourage and urge each other onward as we anticipate that day dawning.

Ephesians 4:23-32

23 But don’t let the passion of your emotions lead you to sin! Don’t let anger control you or be fuel for revenge, not for even a day. 27 Don’t give the slanderous accuser, the Devil, an opportunity to manipulate you! 28 If any one of you has stolen from someone else, never do it again. Instead, be industrious, earning an honest living, and then you’ll have enough to bless those in need. 29 And never let ugly or hateful words come from your mouth, but instead let your words become beautiful gifts that encourage others; do this by speaking words of grace to help them. 30 The Holy Spirit of God has sealed you in Jesus Christ until you experience your full salvation. So never grieve the Spirit of God or take for granted his holy influence in your life. 31 Lay aside bitter words, temper tantrums, revenge, profanity, and insults. 32 But instead be kind and affectionate toward one another. Has God graciously forgiven you? Then graciously forgive one another in the depths of Christ’s love.

Psalm 91

The protection prayer is attached HERE, you can print it out and personalize the who or where you are praying for.

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BLENDED FAMILY: 3 KEY INGREDIENTS

 

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