In fact, it is well within the grasp of hands folded in prayer. I am convinced that God is calling parents everywhere to take up spiritual arms for their children. Indeed, I believe that today's mothers and fathers must become impassioned interceders in prayer prayer warriors if we are to have any chance of raising children who are spiritually, emotionally and physically whole. Given the myriad hats you are already wearing, the thought of adding intercessory prayer to your day may seem overwhelming. Even skyrocketing levels of stress and a near-daily diet of crisis, however, cannot alter the fact that prayer is the most effective resource available to you and me during our years here on earth.
Prayer does make a difference.
Despite the challenges in your life or better still, because of them you can undergird your parenting with intercessory prayer for your children. After months of despair following the disintegration of his marriage, Stanley finally began to seek emotional healing for himself. I felt like I was barely hanging on. My prayer was, Help me and that'll help my kids. God heard and answered Stanley's prayers and brought him comfort.