A Prayer for my Children

There has been so much that has happened in our world already in 2020. It has been a daily challenge for me to be actively seeking the good in every day. With the news and social media constantly ringing in my ears and in my heart it’s been a time of self reflection. I quit my job this year. I added a second baby to our family. I started this blog. It has also been monumental for ME. But as I take a step back I can so clearly see, it is not about me. I truly believe I was put on this Earth not only to be a servant of Christ but to raise servants of Christ. This isn’t about me. It’s about my children.

Being a mom is hard. We already have so much to worry about. Did my children eat enough vegetables today? Did they get enough brain stimulation? Why is that bug bite so big? Why does my daughter have a rash when no one has even been around her?? We. Worry. Coronavirus didn’t help. The rioting in our cities and the fear amongst the nation didn’t help. I already know so many feel the same even those without children. This year has been filled with anxiety for us all. 

And with each catastrophic event that we have all dealt with this year I am constantly thinking about how my children might be affected. Can they feel my anxiety? Do they know I am afraid for their future? They are so young and innocent. I am jealous of their naivety. I am trying so hard to be mindful of the way I act around them because I know they’re listening. I know they’re watching. But do they FEEL it too? My anxiety has made me realize I am making this about me. So how can I use this to help my children? 

I’m starting with prayer. 

I pray that my children always speak the truth even when it’s uncomfortable. I don’t want to shield them from the world. I want to equip them with the courage and the strength to defend what they know to be true. 

I pray that my children are never afraid of what is to come. Because they know their hope and future lies with Jesus. 

I pray that my children know what to do when faced with challenges because they watched how their parents handled hardships with faith. 

I pray that my children can admit when they're wrong, and apologize fervently. 

I pray that my children love unconditionally. Forgive quickly. And act boldly. 

I pray they are advocates of ALL people. 

I know that prayer requires action. I know that once I pray these things it is up to me to make sure my children have a role model that does all the above. I know that so many of us are struggling right now. I know that as a mother I am not alone in these prayers and that you are probably praying the same things for your babies. 

This has been a monumental year for a lot of people. It has been a life changing, heart wrenching, soul searching year. I pray that my children’s characters are the product of it. That they come out STRONGER because of it. Because their parents did. 

With love,

Megan