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Praying
Biblical Virtues
For Your Children
Prayer Journal
Kathie Morrissey

Introduction
Welcome to our 30 Day Prayer Challenge! I am so glad that you are joining
me. Praying for your children is one of the most powerful things you can do
as a parent, and is the best gift you can give to them.
I have personally found that when I pray Scripture for my children, God does
amazing things in their hearts and lives. I believe that happens because
God's Word is powerful, and when we pray His Word back to Him we are
appropriating that power into the lives of our kids.
Praying Scripture does not have to be a complicated or difficult thing, and
there is no right or wrong way to do it. Simply read the verses, and say
them back to God in your own words, inserting the name(s) of your children.
A simple example of how I have done this is this prayer from my prayer
journal, based on Proverbs 21:1 and Isaiah 55:11:
Father, if you can change the heart of a king, you can
change the heart of my child.
Please work in his
heart, and make the changes that are needed there.
We have diligently taught Him Your Word, and I am
claiming Your promise that Your Word won't return
onto you void, but will accomplish what it should.
The exciting thing about that is that I saw God begin to work in his heart! It
was softened, and he began to be more open when the Lord convicted his
heart of wrong behavior. He came to me in tears a couple of times, asking
me to pray for him about something he was struggling with. THAT is the
power of God's Word at work!

My prayer is that through the next 30 days of praying Scripture for your
children's character, you will see God do some wonderful things in their
lives, and that they will grow and become more like Jesus.
The Character Corner

About The Author
Kathie is the owner of The Character Corner, wife of Alan for 38 years, and
mother to eight children. She is also a veteran homeschooling mom of 31
years. Not only is she passionate about her family, but she also has a
passion to encourage and inspire women in their daily lives as moms,
wives, and homeschoolers.
Kathie is a dedicated speaker and author, as well as a blogger at The
Character Corner, which is dedicated to helping moms be purposeful in their
parenting, especially in the area of character. You can also find her on
Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Kathie loves to encourage parents about the importance of praying
Scripture for our children and claiming that power that God offers us. In this
journal, she challenges parents to pray Biblical virtues for their children for
30 days, using Scripture and praying God's Word back to Him for their
children. It is her hope that as you use this book and pray through the
Scriptures, you will see God work in the hearts of your children.

30 Day Challenge Prayer Journal
Praying
Biblical Virtues
For Your Children
by
Kathie Morrissey
Praying Biblical Virtues For Your Children
Copyright: Kathie Morrissey
August 2016
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Day 1:
Attentiveness
Dear Lord,
Thank you that you speak to us through others, and through your Word. I bring
my children before you and ask that you would help them remember to listen closely
and not interrupt. Keep them from being distracted when they should be paying
attention, so they will hear Your voice when You speak to them. Give them ears that
are ready to listen to you, and a heart that is willing to obey. Don't let them ever refuse
to listen, but help them incline their ears to hear Your voice. May they listen to
instruction and be wise.
Scripture to Consider:
Psalm 85:8a Proverbs 1:5
Proverbs 4:20 Proverbs 19:20
I Samuel 3:3-10
My Prayer:

Day 2:
Boldness
Dear Lord,
I pray that my children will be strong and courageous. May they not be afraid but
remember that the Lord their God is always with them. Cause them to boldly come
before Your throne to find help when they need it. Help them to boldly speak Your
Word, knowing You are their helper. Don't let them give into the fear of men, but be
bold as lions.
Scripture to Consider:
Proverbs 28:1 Acts 4:31
Acts 4:13 Hebrews 4:16
Acts 4:29 Hebrews 13:6
My Prayer:

Day 3:
Confidence
Father,
I pray that my kids will find their confidence in You, and that you will keep their
feet from a snare. As they put their confidence in You, help them to know who they
are, and what Your purpose for them is. May they find that confidence as they wait
before you in quietness. Let them have a healthy fear of You, which will not only give
them strong confidence, but also a place of refuge.
Scripture to Consider:
Proverbs 3:26 Proverbs 25:19
Proverbs 14:26
Isaiah 30:15
My Prayer:

Day 4:
Contentment
Lord,
I pray that my children won't give into covetousness, always wanting more, but
that they will know that godliness with contentment is great gain. May they be content
with what they have, and remember Your promise to never leave or forsake them.
Teach them to be content in any and every situation, finding their contentment in You.
Scripture to Consider:
Philippians 4:11 Hebrews 13:5
I Timothy 6:6
I Timothy 6:8
My Prayer:

Day 5:
Courage
Father,
May my children always be strong and courageous in their character and in their
actions. When they are afraid, help them to remember that it is You who goes with
them, and that You will never leave them. May they claim your promise to strengthen
them, help them, and uphold them. Give them courage to stand up for the truth, to do
what is right, and to choose the right thing when they are tempted to do wrong. May
they remember that You haven't given them a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a
sound mind.
Scripture to Consider:
Psalm 27:14 II Timothy 1:7
Psalm 31:24
Joshua 1:9
My Prayer: