1 Chronicles 22
A PRAYER FOR OUR CHILDREN
David’s prayer for Solomon was a beautiful prayer for the chosen son who was to succeed him as king over Israel. As parents, we often pray for the wellbeing and immediate needs of our children, but David’s prayer for Solomon gives us some new dimensions to add to our prayers.
This is what David says, “Now, my son, the Lord be with you, so that you may succeed in building the house of the Lord your God, as he has spoken concerning you. Only, may the Lord grant you discretion and understanding, that when he gives you charge over Israel you may keep the law of the Lord your God.” ( 1 Chronicles 22 v 11 – 12 ESV).
Let’s pray the same things for our children. Though our children are unlikely to become kings, this prayer is suitable for them in any direction the Lord calls them. Our children need discretion and understanding. It will help them succeed in anything they do. And we need to pray, that when they are successful, that they will continue to keep the law of the LORD.
Let’s bless our children with our prayers today.
May we each lift each other up in prayer this week.
With love in our Lord,
Robert
All quotations from the NIV unless otherwise stated.
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