Heavenly Father,
I come before You with love and humility, lifting up my family—my son James, my daughters Grace and Lilly, and my wife.
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
– Joshua 24:15
Lord, I pray that You would plant in them a deep, unstoppable hunger for You. Stir a fire within them that longs to know You, not just on Sundays, but daily in their hearts and minds.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.”
– Matthew 5:6
Give them a craving for Your Word, Lord. Let Scripture come alive when they open it—let it teach, convict, and guide them.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
– Psalm 119:105
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.”
– 2 Timothy 3:16
Draw them into the habit of prayer, not out of duty, but delight. Let them talk to You like a friend and lean on You like a Father.
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
– Colossians 4:2
“The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”
– Psalm 145:18
Remove every distraction, every lie, and every spiritual dullness that keeps them from seeking You.
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
– Romans 12:2
Surround them with godly friends, wise mentors, and examples of faith. And protect them from influences that lead them away from You.
“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”
– Proverbs 13:20
Give my wife strength, joy, and renewed intimacy with You. May she be a woman after Your heart.
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
– Proverbs 31:25
Make James a bold and humble young man who walks with God.
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.”
– Psalm 119:9
Raise Grace and Lilly to be full of love, truth, and grace—daughters of the King who know their worth in You.
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
– 3 John 1:4
Lord, I can’t force faith into their hearts, but I know You can stir their souls. Pursue them with relentless love. Fill our home with Your presence.
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
– James 4:8
“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”
– Psalm 127:1
Make our home a place where the Bible is opened, prayers are spoken, and Jesus is honored.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
