As a wife and mother, I am particularly aware of being called to pray for my husband and for my daughter. I believe passionately in the power and the value of prayer. I have found it useful to use scripture as a starting point for prayer. Indeed, declaring scripture as a prayer is a powerful act in itself. I am going to share some of the ways in which I use scripture to help me pray.
1 Peter 4v8 Above everything, love one another earnestly, because love covers many sins.
There is no function of a family more important than to love one another, so to neglect to pray about this seems like madness! All sorts of irritations and arguments can flare up within a family, so strengthening the bonds of love can be vital to help us to overcome difficulties.
1 Peter 4v9 Open your homes to each other without complaining.
Your family and your home can be the first, or even the only glimpse of Jesus some people may get. No one expects you or your family to be perfect, but being hospitable, and welcoming others to see you dealing in a loving and Christlike way with all the ups and downs of family life can be a really valuable witness to both Christians and non-Christians alike. Pray for opportunities to show hospitality to others, as a family.
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