Young children are hardly at a loss for words. They just spurt out exactly what is on their minds. They possess a freedom to share their thoughts which I find precious.
This past week Jocelyn shared much with me. She told me how she felt about the color green. She discussed her aspirations to become a flagman. These thoughts of hers, as grand as they may seem to her now, will surely change over the years as she grows and develops.
But it is such fun to listen to her now and tuck away these conversations to remind her of these days.
We need friends to come alongside of us, bringing support as we work through the difficulties and disappointments of our dreams. Friendships can either restrict and damper our goals or encourage and help our goals to take off.
But more so, we need to learn the prodding of God which directs our lives each day. He has given us talents, abilities, personality traits, bents, and interests which point to a future where our lives will be most fruitful and best utilized.
And so today I pray for my grandchildren … Dear God, I thank You that You alone hold our futures. There are so many opportunities that will lie ahead in the lives of my grandchildren: education, relationships, jobs, career choices, and ministry. Give them the wisdom to know which they are to follow. Fill them with courage to not only dream and hope for their futures but to seek You and Your will. May they trust Your leading and follow You knowing You will ultimately lead them to that which is best and for their good. In Your Name I pray, Amen.
“Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me … ” (Psalm 25:4-5, NLT)
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Oh, I love this, Joanne. Yes, He has their future in His hands. We do our best to love and guide and mostly, cover them in believing prayer. Thank you! (Here from the Me, Coffee, and Jesus link-up!) Have a great Monday.
Your grandchildren are so blessed to have you praying for their futures! You are so right, friendships influence our path so much as children and adults. Blessed to be your neighbor at #smallwonder
Thank you so much, Winter. There is much which continues to influence us throughout our lives. They are a joy to pray for as they bring much love and joy to me each day 🙂 Blessings!
Glad that your site is back to “normal” again! This is such a lovely post and reminds me that I also want to be that praying grandmother. May God open our eyes to the need for prayer and then give us the tenacious spirit that will not let go of the dream of righteousness for the next (and the next) generation.
Yes, and I am glad for friends who keep an eye out on it 🙂 Michele, may we be faithful to pray for this next generation that they will not compromise but follow our God fully. Have a wonderful Monday!
beautiful prayer. I only have 1 grandchild, but i have over 30 nieces and nephews that I pray for in rotation. My heart is so burdened for many of them.
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Speaking as one who very much values the prayers of my in-laws for my own children, your grandchildren are so very blessed to have you praying for them!! What a difference you are making in their lives. “Learn the prodding of God”…love this! And I also love the color green:)
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I’m sure that my grandparents prayed for me as a child, and now I get to reap the benefits of those prayers! It’s wonderful that you’re planting seeds in your grandkids’ lives not only for now, but also for later. Blessings to you, Joanne!
Beautiful Post. My kids are at that stage where they have a lot to say about everything. It’s crazy to think how different they will think about the world as they grow up! God bless!