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The Prayer of the Helpless Parent The Prayer of the Helpless Parent Zechariah 4:6 "Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit," says the Lord of hosts. No one raises perfect . No one is the perfect parent. No one does it all. Barbara and I have discovered a secret, though, and it's the greatest one of all: God helps parents raise their . He delights when we admit our weaknesses because that's when He gives us wisdom and power through the Holy Spirit. He loves the prayer of the helpless parent. I think that God uses our to get our attentions. He wants to rule in our lives, but as long as we feel we can succeed in our own power, we won't listen to His Spirit. Psalm 127:1 says, "Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it." God will help you build your house. You can do it with Him as the architect and builder. There's a gravel road in the country where I go jogging, and I like to pray for my family as I run. Often I cry out to the Lord, "Unless You build this house, it isn't going to work. You know the parents here. You know the . Lord, you gave them to us, so help us be successful in raising them." Pray to God for help in building your home. Pray that you might keep your marriage holy and pure. Ask Him to give you wisdom, strong and resilient commitments, pure romance and vital relationships. Ask God to help you, the helpless parent. Ask Him to get your 's attention. Plead with Him to build convictions where you can't. Ask Him to build your home. God loves the prayer of the helpless parent. Prayer: Spend some time in prayer, asking God to give you specific wisdom and guidance for the decisions you face as a parent right now. Discuss: What makes you feel helpless as a parent? What's happening in your family right now that pushes you to depend on God? |
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