DAY 7 – Confessions & Declarations

Today, as we bring this challenge to a close, we would be making scriptural confessions and declarations over our children.

Confessions

  • I confess that Lord You will keep in perfect peace [Children’s Name] because they trust in you, and their thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3
  • I confess Your unfailing love to [Children’s Name] is better than life itself; how I praise you! Psalm 63:3
  • I confess that the Lord our God shows [Children’s Name] his approval and makes their efforts successful. Yes, make their efforts successful! Psalm 90:17
  • I confess that You oh God, the source of hope, will fill [Children’s Name] completely with joy and peace because [Children’s Name] trusts in you. Then [Children’s Name] will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
  • I confess that you [Children’s Name] will listen when your father corrects you. You will not neglect my instruction. What you learn from us your parents will crown you with grace and be a chain of honor around your neck. Proverbs 1:8-9
  • I confess that you [Children’s Name] will make the Lord your refuge, and you will make the Most High your shelter, and no evil will conquer you; and no plague will come near your home. Psalm 91:9-10
  • I confess that the words of your mouth [Children’s Name] and the meditation of your heart be pleasing to the Lord, your rock and your redeemer. Psalm 19:14
  • I confess that [Children’s Name] is guarded by you Lord as you would guard your own eyes. I confess that [Children’s Name] is hidden in the shadow of your wings, protected from wicked people who attack them, from murderous enemies who surround them. Psalm 17:8-9

Declarations

  • I declare that [Children’s Name] takes hold of godly instructions and not let them go. They will guard them, for they are the key to life. Proverbs 4:13
  • I declare that first and most importantly [Children’s Name] seeks (aims at, strives after) Your kingdom and Your righteousness [God’s way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all the things they desire will be given to them also. Matthew 6:33
  • I declare [Children’s Name] will behave wisely and follow the way of integrity. [Children’s Name] will walk in integrity and with a blameless heart. [Children’s Name] will set no worthless or wicked thing before their eyes. They’ll hate the practice of those who fall away [from the right path]; It will not grasp hold of them. Psalm 101:2-3
  • I declare that [Children’s Name] will be kind and helpful to one another and others, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding], forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ has forgiven them. Ephesians 4:32
  • I declare [Children’s Name] “When you pass through the waters, God will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you [Children’s Name] walk through fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. Isaiah 43:2
  • I declare Just as you [Children’s Name] has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], you will employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor]. 1 Peter 4:10
  • I declare ‘And it shall be in the last days,’ says God, ‘That He will pour out His Spirit upon all mankind; And [Children’s Name] shall prophesy, And [Children’s Name] shall see [divinely prompted] visions, And [Children’s Name] shall dream [divinely prompted] dreams Acts 2:17
  • I declare You oh God are [Children’s Name]‘s hiding place; You, Lord, protect [Children’s Name] from trouble; You surround [Children’s Name] with songs and shouts of deliverance. Psalm 32:7

These are my confessions and declarations in Jesus Mighty Name.

Thanks for being a part of this challenge.

DAY 6 – Prayers for Their Future

“The future is bright” is a phrase I’ve heard so much. But, who can tell what awaits us in this future?

As human beings, we can project and predict. Some of these projections may turn out true or false. However, there is someone who knows what tomorrow holds and even though we do not know what tomorrow holds, we know who holds tomorrow.

I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. Jeremiah 29:11 MSG

Today, we would be praying for the future of our children.

Song of the Day: Because He lives | Gaither Vocal Band

Scriptural Meditations: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 4:18, Psalm 92:13-15, Psalm 121:8, Proverbs 23:18, Psalm 20:4, John 15:7, Psalm 37:37

Prayers

  • Lord, I pray for the future of [Child/ren’s name]. You have promised in your word that you have something planned out and this plan is to give [Child/ren’s name] the future they hope for. Therefore Lord, I receive for [Child/ren’s name] a successful future, a healthy future, a prosperous future, and a God-filled future in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray that [Child/ren’s name] is constantly surrounded by your angels. I do not know what tomorrow holds but Lord I know you are the custodian of [Child/ren’s name] future, so I declare that your angels go ahead of [Child/ren’s name] and make their paths clear in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray that [Child/ren’s name] will walk in moral integrity, obeying and living according to your instructions so that [Child/ren’s name] generations can enjoy your blessings in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I know that even while I have plans for [Child/ren’s name], they also have plans of their own. I pray that you will grant [Child/ren’s name]’s heart desires and fulfill all of their plans to your glory. I also pray that [Child/ren’s name]’s going out and coming in will be guarded by you. I pray that [Child/ren’s name] will prosper in everything they set out to do. I pray that you will keep them from evil and always protect them in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray that [Child/ren’s name] will flourish like the date palm, grow majestic and stable like a cedar in Lebanon. I pray [Child/ren’s name] remains planted in the house of God, growing in grace, thriving and even bearing fruits at a period when it looks like they should no longer be in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray that [Child/ren’s name] stay connected to you all the days of his/her life. In your word you said that if [Child/ren’s name] remains in you and your message lives in his/her heart, whatever they wish, when they ask, you will do it for them. I pray that this is fulfilled in [Child/ren’s name]’s life in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray for me [Child/ren’s name]’s mom; that you will help me not to think that I know best regarding the future of [Child/ren’s name]. Help me Lord to hand it all over to you. Help me Lord to pass my ideas and desire through you always regarding [Child/ren’s name]’s future. I also pray that you will help me to trust your plans for [Child/ren’s name] future above all else in Jesus Name.

Thank you for joining in today and my apologies for posting this late. Join me tomorrow again as we round up with scriptural declarations and confessions.

God bless you.

DAY 5 – Prayers for Academics & Career

Before we kick off today’s prayer, let’s lift up the families mourning at this time.

Lord we pray for everyone who needs your embrace at this difficult time. Especially moms who are crying over their children that have passed on. We pray for them that they are embraced in the comfort of your Holy Spirit. Oh Lord, be with them, comfort their hearts, give them reasons to draw even closer to you at this time. Lord there will be questions. We pray your presence overwhelms them. It is in Jesus Name we pray. Amen!

At some point in life, our children will begin their educational journey. Some will end up in business, some will end up in the coporate world. Some also may go into ministry doing the work of the Lord fulltime.

As moms, I am sure we already have like a desire somewhat regarding what we want our children to be. I believe that one of them which we can all agree on is that, we want them to be excellent, prosperous and successful.

We know of Joseph, Solomon, Daniel, the Hebrew boys and even our Lord Jesus. They were a force to be reckoned with when it came to knowledge, wisdom and understanding. So today we will praying for our children’s education.

Song of the day: Jesus said it will succeed! | ActiveChristianity

Scriptural Meditations: Ephesians 2:10, Daniel 1:17, Proverbs 9:10, Colossians 3:23-24, Ephesians 2:10, Joshua 1:8, Proverbs 1:7, 1 Kings 3:9, Romans 11:29

Prayers

  • Lord, I pray that you help me accept your plan and purpose for [Child/ren’s name]. Whatever path you put [Child/ren’s name] on, I pray you will help me to trust you, knowing that what you desire for [Child/ren’s name] is the best. Whether [Child/ren’s name] works for you as in ministry or in the coporate world, or in a vocational circle, help me Lord to trust your leading and give [Child/ren’s name] all the support they need in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I know [Child/ren’s name] is your masterpiece. You created [Child/ren’s name] in Christ Jesus to do the good things you have planned. I pray that even from now [Child/ren’s name] begins to walk academically in the path you have planned. I pray [Child/ren’s name] will live a life worthy of your calling upon their life in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, like Solomon, I request that you give [Child/ren’s name] an understanding heart to lead well those who has been or will be placed under his/her leadership. I pray that the understanding and wisdom to know the difference between right and wrong, you will give to [Child/ren’s name] in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray for [Child/ren’s name] that you will give him/her an unusual aptitude for understanding every aspect of literature and wisdom. I pray you give [Child/ren’s name] a special ability to interpret, teach and execute his/her duties excellently in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray that the gifts and talents you have put in [Child/ren’s name] is activated today. I pray that these gifts and talents open doors, brings [Child/ren’s name] before Kings and lifts [Child/ren’s name] above his/her equals. I pray [Child/ren’s name] is seated in high places of honour in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray that [Child/ren’s name] will remember to meditate on your word daily. I pray that an alarm bell always goes off in [Child/ren’s name]’s heart, reminding him/her to study his/her books as though You are his/her earthly teacher; and to do his/her work as though You are his/her earthly boss. I pray [Child/ren’s name] will always remember to do everything according to your instructions so that [Child/ren’s name] will prosper and be successful in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray that [Child/ren’s name]’s work earns him/her good money to meet their needs and wants. I pray that you will cause [Child/ren’s name] to find favour before colleagues and superiors. I pray that promotions after promotions will be the order of the day in [Child/ren’s name]’s life. As [Child/ren’s name] move from one office or career path to the other, let [Child/ren’s name] consistently leave his/her prints in the sand of time and a godly impressions in the heart of everyone they meet on their way to the top in Jesus Name.

Lord, as you bless and prosper [Child/ren’s name], I disallow pride and arrogance. I praythat [Child/ren’s name]’s life is filled with a healthy dose of humility and reverence & gratitude to God everyday of his/her life. Let [Child/ren’s name] remember always that all they have comes from and belongs to you in Jesus Name.

Thank you for praying today, Let’s pray again tomorrow.

God bless you.

DAY 4 – Prayers for Friendships

Friends play a key and important role in our lives as human beings. We see how important this type of relationship is even in scriptures. God called Abraham a friend. Jesus called his disciples friends too.

What stands out to me is that friends don’t hide things from each other. This we see demonstrated by God Himself when He said he couldn’t hide from his friend Abraham his plan to destroy Soddom and Gomorrah.

Our children’s friends can make them or destroy them. The influence they have in their lives is greater if not more than those we have over them. Knowing this should not scare us but lead us to a place of prayer for God to first of all make our children a friend of the Holy Spirit.

Song of the Day: Prayer For a Friend | Casting Crowns

Scriptural Meditation: Proverbs 22:24, 2 Timothy 2:20-21, Proverbs 16:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Proverbs 12:26, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 18:24

Prayers

Dear Lord, first and most importantly of all, I pray that [child/ren’s name] will develop a daily unbreakable bond of friendship with you. Remind [child/ren’s name] everyday that he/she has the Holy Spirit in them, the best friend of all.

  • Lord, you told us in your word that bad campany corrupts good character. I pray that you will put [child/ren’s name] in the company of good people. People who will not corrupt the good character you are helping me develop in them. I pray that wherever they find themselves, they are always in good company. If they find themselves in the company of one or two bad people, I pray that their good and godly chaacter will be a force of influence for good in Jesus Name.
  • Dear Lord, I order from Heaven, friends for [child/ren’s name] whose parents love you, fear you and are influencing their children in righteousness. I pray Lord that you will allow to cross paths with [child/ren’s name] children who will be of godly influence to them. I pray that the friends around [child/ren’s name] are those that when the need arises, offer godly advices to [child/ren’s name] in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, you said in your word that two people are better than one. I pray you bring atleast one friend into [child/ren’s name]’s life who can and will stand back-to-back, who will reach out and help in time of trouble. A friend who will pray with them, study the Bible with them and encourage them to grow in Christ, in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray that [child/ren’s name] will be in the company of wise friends. You said in your word that if [child/ren’s name] walks with the wise, they would become wise. I pray that [child/ren’s name] will not be associated with foolish friends and he/she will not see trouble in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray that [child/ren’s name] will not be caught up in friendship with an angry person. I pray [child/ren’s name] will cut ties with friends who are hot tempered and out of control. I pray that you will screen [child/ren’s name]’s friends and put a discomfort in them whenever they ae around friends that will cause them trouble, put them in trouble or influence them negatively in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray that you will make [child/ren’s name] a true friend. In a company of friends, help [child/ren’s name] be a true and pure friend. One that is trusted, admirable, godly, honourable and respectable. I pray that whenever [child/ren’s name] is in a place, others, upon coming in contact with him/her will be influenced for good in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, make [child/ren’s name] a friend that doesn’t destroy but one who stickes closer than a brother. I pray that you will also bring into [child/ren’s name]’s life, a friend that sticks closer than a brother in Jesus name.

Thanks for joining in today, Let’s pray again tomorrow.

God bless you.

DAY 3 – Prayers for Healing

Praying for our children when they are ill is something that I want to believe we all always do even if we haven’t prayed in a long time. Especially when you have a new born baby or toddler that can’t speak or tell you exactly where it hurts.

I’ve been there and I can remember just praying and trusting God to guide the doctors. Even as we began this challenge, right on the first day, I had to pray for healing for my daughter. Praise God she is well and fine now.

The health of our children is so important. When they are well, they can do many things, pursue their dreams and even more follow Christ and serve him. Today, we would be visiting their health and praying about it.

Song of the day: Healer | Kari Jobe

Scriptural Meditations: 2 Timothy 1:7, Romans 11:29, Luke 4:23, Exodus 15:26, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Isaiah 53:5, James 5:15, 1 Corinthians 3:17.

Prayers

  • Lord, I thank you that you did not give [Child/ren’s name] a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but you have given [Child/ren’s name] the spirit of power, of love and of a sound mind, I pray that the mind of [Child/ren’s name] is always sound and [Child/ren’s name] exhibits abilities that results in a calm, well balanced mind and self control in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, thank you for the gift of healing made available to [Child/ren’s name]. I know that what you give, you do not withdraw. So Lord, I rely on the promise of your word that healing remains our daily bread. Everyday [Child/ren’s name] wakes up, he/she feeds on it and goes about their day in health in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray that [Child/ren’s name] will listen carefully to your voice regarding what to eat and not to eat. I pray that even when the pressure to not care about what he/she eats seems to overwhelming, [Child/ren’s name] is reminded that his/her body is your temple and that [Child/ren’s name] has been bought with a prize. I pray that by this, they will not put into their body, anything that will cause sickness and diseases in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray that when [Child/ren’s name] comes to you in faith for healing upon their body, you will hear and heal [Child/ren’s name]. You said that if we obey you and do what is right in your eyes, the sicknesses of the Egyptians will not come on us. I pray [Child/ren’s name] will always do what is right in your eyes, listen to you carefully and obey you with all their heart in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray that at anytime we may need to go to the hospital, you will station covenant doctors, nurses, specialists on call for us. I pray that [Child/ren’s name] will never be the victim of human or medical error. I pray that the right diagnosis will be reached and the right medications will be prescribed in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, I pray that at anytime [Child/ren’s name] is sick and has to take medications, they will be to [Child/ren’s name]’s body the body and blood of Jesus that cleanses and purifies. I pray that the food [Child/ren’s name] eats and the water they drink will continually be for the nourishment of their bodies providing vitality and strength in Jesus Name.
  • Lord, by your stripes we are healed. The beatings you got brought to us wholeness. I declare over [Child/ren’s name] that whatever discomfort they are experiencing in their body is replaced with wholeness and whatever illness looking to show up or has already shown up is met with the stripes that brings healing in Jeus Name.

Lord I pray that even when the healing isn’t in sight, you will give me grace to trust you to heal my child in Jesus name.

I hope you have taken time to pray and let’s pray again tomorrow.

God bless you.

DAY 2 – Prayer for Their Spiritual Life

I want to believe that like me, one of your greatest heart desire is for your child to know the Lord, love him with all their heart and walk in his commands all the days of their life.

I, like many of you reading this, wants my child to have an experiential knowledge of God. I want my children to be talking to Jesus everyday of their life.

Today we would be visiting the area of their Spiritual life.

Songs of the day:

Scriptural Meditation: Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 16:8, 3 John 1:4, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Matthew 17:20, 1 Corinthians 7:7, Isaiah 26:3, Deuteronomy 6:7, Romans 12:1; 10:17

Prayers

  • Lord I pray that you will help me teach [Child/ren’s name] about you. You have said in your word that we repeat your commands again and again to our children. Help me Lord to talk about you to [Child/ren’s name] at home, on the road, at bedtime and at waking up; so that lord, they will remember your commands all the days of their life in Jesus Name I pray.
  • Lord I pray for your ever abiding presence to be upon [Child/ren’s name]. I pray that they know that you have promised to be with them even in extreme situations. I pray that nothing will come in between you and [Child/ren’s name]. Anywhere or anything you do not allow or approve of, [Child/ren’s name] will not go to or do. Make [Child/ren’s name] a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to you in Jesus Name I pray.
  • Lord I pray that [Child/ren’s name]’s relationship with you supercedes all, including mine such that they have a strong faith in you. Plant the seeds everyday [Child/ren’s name] reads, hears or comes in general contact with your word. Lord let [Child/ren’s name]’s faith in you be unwavering. Instead, let it grow stronger and stronger each day in Jesus Name I pray.
  • Lord I pray that [Child/ren’s name] will always walk in ways and do things that makes you happy and proud. Whether I am there or not, let their behaviour and attitude towards others be one that shows forth your glory, tells others about you and also leads them to you in Jesus Name I pray.
  • Dear Lord, I pray that you will give [Child/ren’s name] dominion over sin through the help of your Holy Spirit. As they live in this world filled with moral decadness at every corner, I pray that sinning will be alien to [Child/ren’s name]. Let a deep hunger and thirst for godly things overtake their desire to do bad. Let them be reminded in their spirit man that they are the temple of God and that nothing sinful can stay in [Child/ren’s name] in Jesus Name I pray.
  • Lord, you have told us in your word that temptation is common to man, and that you will not allow us to be faced with a temptation we cannot overcome. Today, I pray that [Child/ren’s name] will not come across a temptation he/she cannot overcome. I pray you will not lead [Child/ren’s name] into temptation but you will deliver [Child/ren’s name] from all evil in Jesus Name I pray.
  • Lord, you told me also in your word that the children you have given to me are for signs and wonders. I pray that [Child/ren’s name] will continually be a sign and wonder for you in this land. I pray that [Child/ren’s name] will always be taught by you. I pray that [Child/ren’s name] will see visions and you will always reveal yourself to him/her in Jesus Name I pray.

Thanks for joining in today. Let’s pray again tomorrow.

God bless you.

DAY 1 – Prayer of Gratitude

Welcome to the first day of the first edition of this challenge.

Drum rolls…

First of all, Congratulations to you and to you and to you. Whether you are a biological mom, adopted mom, a mom-aunty, a “mom-in-Isreal” and on; I say to you, God has called you to participate in something bigger than you but easy with Him.

I believe you can still remember when you first became a mom. How was it? For me, it was surreal. I had post-partum anxiety. I gave myself sleepless nights aside the one the presence of a baby brought. I was emotional for no reason. But, one thing I did unconsciously was pray for my child all day. When I was breastfeeding, I was praying. When I was cooking, I found myself praying. I know I’ve prayed for my children ever since they arrived.

Today, we would be offering up to God, prayers of gratitude for calling us to become Moms.

Song of the day: Promises (feat. Joe L Barnes & Naomi Raine) | Maverick City Music

Scriptural Meditation: Luke 1:46-48, 1 Samuel 1:26-28, Proverbs 31:28, Psalm 127:3-4, Psalm 139:13.

Prayers

  • Dear Lord, I am here before you with a heart full of praises and worship for all you have done for me, in me and through me. You are great. You are mighty. You are faithful and I love you.
  • Thank you for creating me in your image. Thank you for taking notice of me and giving me this wonderful opportunity to carry my child created also in your image. I am in awe of this blessed opportunity to be the vessel to bring forth children to this world. Because of this great thing you have done, many generations will call me blessed.
  • Oh God, I thank you for fulfilling your promise of fruithfulness in my home. For taking me through the ups and downs of the pregnancy journey, I thank you. For making me bring forth at the due time, I thank you.
  • Lord, I have come today to thank you for [Child/ren name]. I thank you that [Child/ren name] get to call me Mom. I thank you for keeping, protecting, caring for, leading and sustaining [Child/ren name].
  • I thank you Lord for carefully knitting [Child/ren name] and masterfully creating [Child/ren name] such that [Child/ren name] is unique, wonderfully complex and set apart for your glory and praise.
  • I thank you for guiding me as I everyday, navigate this thing called parenting. Thank you for your mercy that has always been covering my so many errors and mistakes. Left to me, I know how short I fall; but everytime I have asked you to help me, you have been there and Lord I have no words but to say Thank you Lord.
  • Lord, it is with a heart full of gratitude that I come to you to pray for [Child/ren name] for the next 7 days starting today. I know that you will hear me and there will be a manifestation in Jesus name. Amen.

Thank you for joining in today. Let’s pray again tomorrow.