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Prayers That Avail Much® for Parents

ISBN: 978-1-60683-914-0

Copyright © 2008 by Germaine Copeland

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Contents

Introduction

Personal Affirmations

To Parent with Wisdom

To Discipline in Love

The Home

The Children

Children at School

Your Children’s Relationships

Wisdom for Your Children in Daily Living

Your Children’s Direction for Life

Protection

Peaceful Sleep

Introduction

The stress of being a parent today has vastly increased. You face more complex situations and lead a vastly different life than your parents did when they were raising you. As a parent, it is your privilege and duty to pray for the household in your charge and those under your care and authority.

The prayers in this book are designed for your daily use. I encourage you to read God’s Word and pray these Scriptural prayers. Being a godly parent involves more than rearing children and managing a household — it is fulfilling your destiny. You affect more than just your family — you are helping to shape generations.

—Germaine Copeland, President

Word Ministries, Inc.

Personal Affirmations

Jesus is Lord over my spirit, my soul, and my body (Phil. 2:9-11).

Jesus has been made unto me wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (1 Cor. 1:30; Phil. 4:13).

I love the Lord my God with all my heart, and with all my mind, and I love my neighbor as myself (Matt. 22:37-39).

The Lord is my Shepherd. I do not want. My God supplies all my need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Ps. 23; Phil. 4:19).

I do not fret or have anxiety about anything. I cast all my cares upon Him, because He cares for me. (Phil. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:6,7).

I am the Body of Christ. I am redeemed from the curse because Jesus bore my sicknesses and carried my diseases in His own body. By His stripes I am healed. I honor God and bring glory to Him in my body (Gal. 3:13; Matt. 8:17; 1 Pet. 2:24; 1 Cor. 6:20).

I have the mind of Christ and hold the thoughts, feelings, and purposes of His heart (1 Cor. 2:16).

I am a believer and not a doubter. I hold fast to my confession of faith. I decide to walk by faith and practice faith. My faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. Jesus is the Author and the Developer of my faith (Heb. 4:14; Heb. 11:6; Rom. l0:17; Heb. 12:2).

The love of God has been shed abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit, and His love abides in me richly. I keep myself in the Kingdom of light, in love, in the Word; and the wicked one touches me not (Rom. 5:5; 1 John 4:16; 1 John 5:18).

I tread upon serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy. I take my shield of faith and quench his every fiery dart. Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world (Ps. 91:13; Eph. 6:16; 1 John 4:4).

I am delivered from this present evil world. I am seated with Christ in heavenly places. I reside in the Kingdom of God’s dear Son. The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death (Gal. 1:4; Eph. 2:6; Col. 1:13; Rom. 8:2).

I fear not, for God has given me a spirit of power, of love, and of a sound mind. God is on my side (2 Tim. 1:7; Rom. 8:31).

I hear the voice of the Good Shepherd. I hear my Father’s voice, and the voice of a stranger I will not follow. I roll my works upon the Lord. I commit and trust them wholly to Him. He will cause my thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and so shall my plans be established and succeed ( John 10:27; Prov. 16:3).

I am a world overcomer because I am born of God. I represent the Father and Jesus well. I am a useful member in the Body of Christ. I am His workmanship recreated in Christ Jesus. My Father God is all the while effectually at work in me both to will and to do His good pleasure (1 John 5:4,5; Eph. 2:10; Phil. 2:13).

I let the Word dwell in me richly. He who began a good work in me will continue until the day of Christ (Col. 3:16; Phil. 1:6).

To Parent with Wisdom

Lord, You give wisdom, and from Your mouth come knowledge and understanding. Thank You for teaching me wisdom in the inmost place. I declare and decree that my mouth will speak words of wisdom; the utterance from my heart will give understanding.

If I am wise when I instruct and correct my children, wisdom will reward me.

As an imitator of You, my heavenly Father, I will extend grace and mercy to my children.

Lord, as I delight myself in You, my heart is becoming more flexible, and I am replacing rigidity with prudence and common sense.

The fear of the Lord teaches me wisdom, and humility comes before honor. I will appropriately humble myself by admitting the wrongs I have done to my children, and I will ask for their forgiveness so that we may all be healed.

I desire to be a wise person who is discerning, and to speak pleasant words that promote instruction. My heart will guide my mouth, and my lips will promote instruction. By wisdom our house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. Give me the grace to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Jesus has been made unto me wisdom.

Father, forgive me for the times I have corrected my children in anger. It is the rod of correction^1 that imparts wisdom. I will discipline them while I still have the chance and will resist the temptation to indulge them. Thank You for hearing my prayer, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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Scripture References

James 3:17 AMP; Proverbs 9:10-12 NIV

Proverbs 12:20 NIV; Proverbs 29:11

James 1:5 NIV; Proverbs 12:18

Proverbs 16:21-23 NIV; Proverbs 22:15

Proverbs 2:6; Proverbs 13:10 NIV

Proverbs 24:3,4 NIV; Proverbs 19:15 MESSAGE

Psalm 51:6; Proverbs 24:6 AMP

James 1:19 AMP; Proverbs 15:33

Psalm 49:3; James 5:16

1 Corinthians 1:30

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1 “Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23). The rod of correction is “not just a swat…it is everything you do to shape your child.” Dr. Frank Minirth, Dr. Brian Newman, and Dr. Paul Warren, The Father Book: An Instruction Manual, (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1992), p. 89.

To Discipline in Love

Thank You for loving me, Father. Your love that is shed abroad in my heart enables me to discipline my children in love. I desire to imitate You, to mimic Your speech and manner of life, just as well-behaved children imitate their parents. Thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to teach me to walk in love and in the light, and I pray that in our home I will walk circumspectly. I pray that I will be alert, taking every opportunity to nurture, train, educate, discipline, and correct my children with love and praise.2

In the name of Jesus, I declare and decree that my children have ears to hear and hearts to receive correction and discipline. I am not in this alone, Holy Spirit; You are convicting and convincing them of sin, righteousness, and judgment so that they may walk in truth. I am training my children according to Your Word. I am nourishing them with wholesome discipline and instruction, which will bend them toward You, my Lord and my God.

Your love in me enables me to be patient and kind. If I discipline my children, but have not love, it profits us nothing. My love will protect, trust, hope, and persevere. Love never fails. My help comes from You, my Father and my God.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Scripture References

Romans 5:5; Proverbs 22:6 AMP

John 16:7,8; Proverbs 3:11,12

Ephesians 5:1,8,10,15 AMP; Ephesians 3:17-19 NIV

Ephesians 6:4; Hebrews 12:5

Proverbs 19:18; 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

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2 Based on study notes from Finis Jennings Dake, Dake’s Annotated Reference Bible (Lawrenceville, Georgia: Dake Publishing, Inc., 2002), pp. 9, 369, 371, s.v. “Ephesians 5:1,16” and “Ephesians 6:4.”

The Home

Father, I thank You that You have blessed me with all spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus.

Through skillful and godly wisdom, my house (my life, my home, my family) is built, and by understanding it is established on a sound and good foundation. And by knowledge shall the chambers of its every area be filled with all precious and pleasant riches —great priceless treasure. The house of the uncompromisingly righteous shall stand. Prosperity and welfare are in my house in the name of Jesus.

My home is securely built. It is founded on a rock — the revelation knowledge of Your Word, Father. Jesus is my Cornerstone. Jesus is Lord of my household. Jesus is our Lord —spirit, soul, and body.

Whatever may be our task, we work at it heartily as something done for You, Lord, and not for men. We love each other with the God kind of love, and we dwell in peace. My home is deposited into Your charge, entrusted to Your protection and care.

Father, as for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord, in Jesus’ name. Hallelujah! Amen.

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Scripture References

Ephesians 1:3; Colossians 3:14,15

Acts 16:31; Psalm 112:3

Proverbs 24:3,4 AMP; Acts 20:32

Philippians 2:10,11; Luke 6:48

Proverbs 15:6; Joshua 24:15

Colossians 3:23; Acts 4:11

Proverbs 12:7 AMP

The Children

Father, in the name of Jesus, I pray according to Your Word for my children, and I surround them with my faith in Your Word — faith that You will watch over and perform that Word! I believe that my children are disciples of Christ, taught by You and obedient to Your will. Great is the peace and undisturbed composure of my children, because You, God, contend with that which contends with them, and You give them safety and ease them day by day.

Father, You will perfect that which concerns me and my children. I commit and cast the care of my children once and for all on You, Father. They are in Your hands, and I am positively persuaded that You are able to guard and keep that which I have committed to You.

My children obey their parents in the Lord, because this is just and right. They honor their parents — for this is the first commandment with a promise: that all may be well with them, and that they may live long on the earth. When the opportunity comes, my children choose life and love You, Lord. They obey Your voice and cling to You; for You are their life and the length of their days. Therefore, my children are the head and not the tail, and they shall be above only and not beneath. They are blessed when they come in, and when they go out.

You give Your angels charge over my children to accompany and defend and preserve them in all their ways. You, Lord, are their Refuge and Fortress. You are their Glory and the Lifter of their heads.

O Lord, my Lord, how excellent (majestic and glorious) is Your name in all the earth! The enemy is turned back from my children in the name of Jesus! They increase in wisdom and in favor with You and man. Amen.

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Scripture References (AMP)

Jeremiah 1:12; 2 Timothy 1:12

Psalm 91:11; Proverbs 22:6

Isaiah 54:13; Psalm 4:6 MESSAGE

Psalm 91:2; Psalm 8:1,2

Isaiah 49:25; Ephesians 6:1-3

Psalm 3:3; Psalm 9:2,3

Psalm 138:8; Deuteronomy 30:19,20

Colossians 3:21; Luke 2:52

1 Peter 5:7; Deuteronomy 28:13

Ephesians 6:4; Deuteronomy 28:6

Children at School

Father, in Jesus’ name, You are faithful to watch over Your Word to perform it in the hearts of my children as they pursue their education and training at school. You are effectually at work in them, creating within them the power and desire to please You. They are the head and not the tail, above and not beneath.

Thank You that my children are finding favor, good understanding, and high esteem in the sight of God and their teachers and classmates. I ask You to impart wisdom and understanding to my children as knowledge is presented to them in all fields of study and endeavor.

Father, You give my children an appreciation for education and help them understand that the source and beginning of all knowledge is You. They have the appetite of the diligent, and they are abundantly supplied with educational resources; their thoughts are those of the steadily diligent, which tend only to achievement. Thank You that they are growing in wisdom and knowledge.

Father, I thank You that my children shall not be led astray by philosophies of men and teaching that is contrary to truth. You are their Shield and Buckler, protecting them from attacks or threats. Thank You for the angels whom You have assigned to them to accompany, defend, and preserve them in all their ways of obedience and service. My children are established in Your love, which drives all fear out of doors.

I pray that the teachers of my children will be godly men and women of integrity. Give our teachers understanding hearts and wisdom in order that they may walk in the ways of piety and virtue, revering Your holy name. Amen.

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Scripture References

Philippians 2:13; Psalm 112:8

Psalm 91:1,2; Proverbs 1:4,7

Deuteronomy 28:1,2,13; Ephesians 3:17

Ephesians 4:14; Proverbs 3:13

Proverbs 3:4 AMP; Matthew 18:18

Psalm 91:3-11; Proverbs 4:5

1 Kings 4:29; James 1:5

Ephesians 1:17; Colossians 1:9,10

Daniel 1:4

Your Children’s Relationships

Father, I pray that my children will keep Your Word in the midst of their hearts, keep Your laws, and obey Your commands to love one another. I pray that they will remember to be truthful and kind from deep within their hearts; then they will find favor with both You and man. I pray that they will acquire a reputation for good judgment and common sense.

Father, in the name of Jesus, You make Your face to shine upon and enlighten my children and are gracious (kind, merciful, and giving favor) to them. They are the head and not the tail, above only and not beneath.

Because they seek Your Kingdom and Your righteousness, diligently seek good and pursue peace, they produce favor. They are a blessing to You, Lord, and a blessing to everyone they come in contact with. Grace (favor) is with them because they love the Lord Jesus in sincerity. You are pouring out upon them the spirit of favor. You crown them with glory and honor for they are Your children — Your workmanship.

They are a success today. Each of them is someone very special to You, Lord. They are growing in You — waxing strong in spirit. Father, as they read and study, You give them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom. They are filled with Your fullness — rooted and grounded in love. You are doing exceeding abundantly above all that I ask or think, for Your mighty power is taking over in them.

In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

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Scripture References

Luke 2:52 AMP; Matthew 6:33 AMP

Psalm 118:25 AMP; Ephesians 2:10 AMP

Proverbs 3:1-4 TLB; Proverbs 11:27 AMP

Zechariah 2:8 NLT; Luke 2:40

Numbers 6:25 AMP; Ephesians 6:24 AMP

Zechariah 12:10 AMP; Daniel 1:9,17 AMP

Deuteronomy 28:13 AMP; Esther 2:15,17

Psalm 8:5 AMP; Ephesians 3:19,20

Wisdom for Your Children

in Daily Living

Heavenly Father, I pray that my children will be filled with the clear knowledge of Your will in all wisdom and understanding. I know that Your will and Your Word agree. I pray that my children will continue to meditate on Your Word so they can know Your plan and Your purpose for this season in their lives. I want them to live in a way that is worthy of You and fully pleasing to You. I believe You will cause their thoughts to agree with Your will so that they may be fruitful in every good work.

Your wisdom is pure and full of compassion. I ask that my children may develop in love and be strong in faith, knowing that Your words contain a wealth of wisdom. Whatever situations they may face in life, I thank You for Your wisdom so that they always know the right thing to do and say. Thank You that they have decided to listen to You. Teach them the way that You want them to go. Thank You for counseling them and watching carefully over them. Thank You for the Holy Spirit; He is their Teacher, Helper, and Guide, and I believe He is active in their lives.

My children are strong and courageous, because Your Word brings them light and understanding. Although there are many voices in the world, they will follow the voice of the Good Shepherd, who laid down His life for the sheep.

Thank You for the wise parents, teachers, and pastors You have placed in my children’s lives. They are people You can use to teach and instruct them. I pray that they will seek godly counsel from them. When they need to make an important decision, I pray that they will follow the peace that comes from knowing Your Word.

I dedicate my children to You, knowing that Your Spirit will lead them in paths of righteousness. Goodness and mercy shall follow them, and they will dwell in Your presence all the days of their lives. I thank You for Your wisdom that causes them to stand and to walk wisely, making the most of their time.

In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

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Scripture References

Colossians 1:9 NIV; Colossians 1:10

Psalm 16:7 AMP; Proverbs 16:3 NIV

1 John 5:14,15 AMP; James 3:17 AMP

John 14:26 AMP; Psalm 118:8 AMP

Joshua 1:8; Philippians 1:9 AMP

1 Corinthians 14:33; Hebrews 12:14

Colossians 3:16; Romans 4:20

Proverbs 6:20-23; Psalm 119:99,130,133

Colossians 1:10 AMP; James 1:5,6 AMP

John 10:1-5,15; Proverbs 19:21

Proverbs 16:3 AMP; Psalm 32:8 NIV

Proverbs 2:6 AMP; Ephesians 5:15,16 NASB

Your Children’s Direction

for Life

Father, as I train up my children according to Your ways, I believe that they will dedicate themselves to live for You. They won’t know everything the future holds for them, but they will know that it is in Your hands. They will trust You to lead them and to be their guide in life. Lord, I trust You to prepare my children now for the plans You have for them. Thank You for giving them the wisdom to discern the right timing for what You would have them do in each season of their life. They will choose to love, obey, and cleave unto You with their whole body, soul, and spirit.

If college is in their future, I ask You to help them select the right one. Thank You for providing the means for them to go. Open their eyes to see and appreciate the skills You have given them so that they can develop those skills and bring glory to You. Give them understanding and light so that they are quick to learn. Thank You for the wisdom and light that come from You and Your Word.

I believe that my children depend on You to inspire and help them in everything they do. If it is Your will for them to marry someday, thank You that You are not only preparing them, but that You are also working on their future spouse. Until that time comes, help them to be content in every situation.

I believe they will depend upon You to provide for them — that You will supply all the money they need to do Your will. They will believe You to instruct and teach them which way to go. They will trust You to make a clear path for them when they put You first.

Thank You that my children will read and meditate on Your words, which are a light for their path. Thank You for Your Holy Spirit who will reveal to them Your plan for them. I believe my children treasure their life with and for You. Thank You, Father, for holding my children’s future in the palm of Your hand. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

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Scripture References

1 Corinthians 2:9,10; Proverbs 4:18

Proverbs 22:6; 1 Peter 5:7

John 16:13; Jeremiah 33:3

Proverbs 3:5,6; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Ephesians 2:10; Romans 8:14

Psalm 32:8; Hebrews 13:5

Deuteronomy 30:20; Psalm 119:105

Psalm 25:5; Philippians 4:11,13,19

Ephesians 1:16-18; Isaiah 49:16

Protection

Father, in the name of Jesus, I ask and believe that I receive Your protection for each member of my family. Thank You for giving safety to my children and easing them day by day.

You, and You alone, are our safety and our protection. My household and I are looking to You, for our strength comes from You. You are our Guardian God, who will not fall asleep. You are right at our side to protect us. You have given Your angels charge over us to guard us from every evil. They guard us when we leave and when we return. Lord, Your Son, Jesus, became our Passover Lamb by shedding His own precious blood. He is the Mediator of a new covenant, and His sprinkled blood speaks of mercy. On the authority of Your Word, I proclaim that the blood of Jesus is our protection; as You have said in Your Word, “When I see the blood, I will pass over you” (Ex. 12:13 AMP). I declare and decree that I am drawing a bloodline around my children, and the evil one cannot cross it.

My household was chosen and foreknown by You, Father, consecrated (sanctified, made holy) by the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with His blood. We receive grace and peace in ever-increasing abundance.

I know that none of the God-begotten make a practice of sin. The God-begotten are also the God-protected. Thank You for protecting my household from evil. I know that we are held firm by You, Lord.

Father, thank You for Your divine protection. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen. *

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Scripture References

1 John 3:1; 1 Corinthians 5:7 AMP

Psalm 121:1-8 MESSAGE; Psalm 123:4 AMP

1 Peter 1:18,19; Hebrews 12:24 AMP

1 Peter 1:2 AMP; Psalm 55:9-11,16 AMP

1 John 2:12; 1 John 5:18,19 MESSAGE

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* In addition to praying this prayer, read Psalm 91 aloud over your family each day.

Peaceful Sleep

Father, thank You for peaceful sleep, and for Your angels who encamp around us who fear (reverence) You. You deliver us from harm and danger; You keep us safe. The angels excel in strength, do Your commands, and heed the voice of Your Word. You give Your angels charge over us, to keep us in all our ways. Your presence surrounds us.

We bring every thought, every imagination, and every dream into the captivity and obedience of Jesus Christ. Father, I thank You that, even as my children and I sleep, our heart counsels us and reveals to us Your purpose and plan for us. Thank You for sweet sleep, for You promised Your beloved sweet sleep. Therefore, our heart is glad, and our spirit rejoices. Our body and soul rest and confidently dwell in safety, and we awake refreshed. Amen.

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Scripture References

Psalm 34:7 AMP; Psalm 91:11

Proverbs 3:24; Psalm 127:2

Psalm 103:20; 2 Corinthians 10:5

Psalm 16:7-9 AMP; Psalm 4:8

Prayer of Salvation

God loves you — no matter who you are, no matter what your past. God loves you so much that He gave His one and only begotten Son for you. The Bible tells us, “…whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” ( John 3:16 NIV). Jesus laid down His life and rose again so that we could spend eternity with Him in heaven and experience His absolute best on earth. If you would like to receive Jesus into your life, say the following prayer out loud and mean it from your heart.

Heavenly Father, I come to You admitting that I am a sinner. Right now, I choose to turn away from sin, and I ask You to cleanse me of all unrighteousness. I believe that Your Son, Jesus, died on the cross to take away my sins. I also believe that He rose again from the dead so that I might be forgiven of my sins and made righteous through faith in Him. I call upon the name of Jesus Christ to be the Savior and Lord of my life. Jesus, I choose to follow You and ask that You fill me with the power of the Holy Spirit. I declare that right now I am a child of God. I am free from sin and full of the righteousness of God. I am saved in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Personal Affirmations

To Parent with Wisdom

To Discipline in Love

The Home

The Children

Children at School

Your Children’s Relationships

Wisdom for Your Children in Daily Living

Your Children’s Direction for Life

Protection

Peaceful Sleep