Praying from Luke 2

The Lord showed me some exciting things to be praying for our children from Luke 2.


May our children:


"make widely known" what they've learned about Jesus like the shepherds

(v. 17)


May their lives:


"be a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles." (v. 32)


May they be Spirit-led like Simeon:


"who was just and devout" and "the Holy Spirit was upon him." (v.25)


May they have hearts devoted to God like Anna who:


"served God with fastings and prayers night and day." (v.37)


May they be like Jesus as a child who:


"grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom and the grace of God was upon Him." (v.40)


May they be passionately focused on God like Jesus who said:


"I must be about my Father's business." (v.49)


May they be obedient to us like Jesus who:


"went down with them" and "was subject to them." (v.51)


And like Jesus, may they:


"increase in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men." (v.52)


Amen! : )


~Becky