Bible references
Train up a child in the way he should go;
even when he is old he will not depart from it.
– Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
– Deuteronomy 6:6-7
And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.
– Proverbs 29:17
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
he will give delight to your heart.
You are the ultimate parent, the perfect example of love, patience, and wisdom. As I embark on the journey of parenting, I come to You in humble prayer, seeking Your guidance and wisdom. Help me to be a source of love and encouragement to my children, just as You are to me. Teach me to discipline with grace and to lead with patience, showing my children the same love and forgiveness that You have shown to me.
Grant me the strength to be a positive role model for my children, exemplifying the values and principles that You have set forth in Your Word. Help me to teach them to love and respect others, to seek Your will in all things, and to live their lives in a way that brings glory to You. Give me the wisdom to make the right decisions for my children, and the discernment to lead them on the right path.
Father, I trust in Your divine guidance as I walk the path of parenthood. Help me to lean on You for strength and wisdom, and to rely on Your word as my guide. I pray that You would lead me in the way I should go as a parent, and that You would bless my efforts to raise my children in a way that honors You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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