Mother's Covers / 31 Ways to Pray for Our Children - A Special Prayer for Each Day

MOTHER’S COVERS
by Dona Maddux Cooper

When you were small and just a touch away,
I covered you with blankets against the cool night air.
But now that you are tall and out of reach,
I fold my hands and cover you with prayer.

31 WAYS TO PRAY FOR OUR CHILDREN -- A SPECIAL PRAYER FOR EACH DAY

Author unknown ~ contributed by Barb Campbell, Mississippi

1. Pray for a spirit of Humility. "The willingness to submit" (James 4:10)

2. Pray for a spirit of Reverence. "The fear of the Lord." (Proverbs 9:10)

3. Pray for a spirit of Purity. "A desire to be clean." (Matthew 5:8)

4. Pray for a spirit of Purpose. "A wisdom to set goals." (Proverbs 4:25)

5. Pray for a spirit of Simplicity. "A lifestyle uncluttered." (Romans 12:8)

6. Pray for a spirit of Commitment. "A dedication to the ‘cause'." (Josh. 24:15)

7. Pray for a spirit of Diligence. "A willingness to work hard." (II Peter 1:5)

8. Pray for a spirit of Servant hood. "The ministry of helps." (Galatians 6:9,10)

9. Pray for a spirit of Consistency. "The quality of faithfulness." (James 1:8)

10. Pray for a spirit of Assurance.  "A depth of faith." (Hebrews 10:22)

11. Pray for a spirit of Availability.  "A willingness to go." (Isa. 6:8)

12. Pray for a spirit of Loyalty.  "A zeal for fidelity." (Ruth 1:16)

13. Pray for a spirit of Sensitivity.  "Openness of heart." Luke 10: 30-37)

14. Pray for a spirit of Compassion.  "Love in action." (Mark 8:1,2)

15. Pray for a spirit of Tenderness.  "A willingness to weep." (II Kings 22:19)

16. Pray for a spirit of Maturity.  "The capacity to grow." (Hebrews 5: 12-14)

17. Pray for a spirit of Holiness.  "Christ-like behavior." (I Peter 1:16)

18. Pray for a spirit of Reliability.  "A depth of dependability." (I Cor. 4:2)

19. Pray for a spirit of Revelation.  "Learning to listen." (Ephesians 1:15,18)

20. Pray for a spirit of Denial.  "A sacrifice to surrender." (Luke 9:23)

21. Pray for a spirit of Confidence.  "A baptism of boldness." (Philippians 4:13)

22. Pray for a spirit of Integrity.  "The quality of truthfulness." (Rom. 12:17)

23. Pray for a spirit of Repentance.  "A willingness to change." (Luke 3:8)

24. Pray for a spirit of Trust.  "A fearless reliance." (Psalm 125:1)

25. Pray for a spirit of Submission.  "Choosing to yield." (Ephesians 5:21)

26. Pray for a spirit of Teachability.  "A quality of meekness." (Titus 3:2)

27. Pray for a spirit of Prayer.  "A longing to wait." (Isa. 40:31)

28. Pray for a spirit of Unity.  "A respect for others." (I Corinthians 1:10)

29. Pray for a spirit of Restoration.  "A ministry of healing." (Isa. 61:1,2)

30. Pray for a spirit of Authority.  "A capacity to command." (Matthew 16:19)

31. Pray for a spirit of Generosity.  "The desire to give." (Matthew 10:8)