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31 Days of Prayers for Children: Day 18

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DAY 18  (Activating Your Child's Potential) Dear Jesus, I pray for my personal potential and the potential of my child/all my children today .  We pray for the activation of every dormant ability , every untapped power , all our hidden strength , our reserved energy,   unused successes,   unleashed talents,   all we can do but we haven't done yet , all we can be but we have not yet become. Our p otential is who we really are but no one knows it yet.  So FATHER, help us today to become THAT. Amen The Child's Prayer:  MY HEAVENLY FATHER, LORD, help me to really become everything you had in mind when you made me, I am a great big bundle of potentiality.  Notes to Parents:  We grew up singing the song: 'I am a promise, I am a possibility, I am a promise with a capital P.' My favourite part of that song was the line that said, 'I am a great BIG bundle of POTENTIALITY' You want to ensure that you fulfil all that you have the power, au

31 Days of Prayers for Children: Day 17

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DAY 17  (Sticking to routines) FATHER, We embrace the need for routines in our family lives. Help us in e stablishing routines and see its importance in our child’s social development. They learn to become comfortable with the world around them, build skills in safe environments, and ensure they can cope with the challenges of school and their communities so please give us the strength to be consistent. The Child's Prayer:  DEAR LORD, please build my confidence and independence as I honour my daily routines. Notes to Parents:  Here are five quick benefits of a daily routine to help motivate you and your child/children. Offers stability during times of change or stress Helps your child get on a schedule  Creates a calmer household Establishes expectations  Gives your child confidence and independence Go to: DAY 18 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY  4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8 DAY 9 DAY 10 DAY 11 DAY 12 DAY 13 DAY 14 DAY 15 DAY 16

31 Days of Prayers for Children: Day 16

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DAY 16  (Child Welfare Services) Oh, Father, we know how challenging it can be to help others. We ask for wisdom and greater efficiency in the various agencies and institutions designed and set up to assist our children. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES Adequacy of Adoption Services Child Abuse and Neglect Adequacy of Foster Care Services The Child's Prayer:  Give me the help I need every step of the way oh Father. Notes to Parents:   We can overcome and we should also pray for others to overcome as well. Go to: DAY 17 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY  4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8 DAY 9 DAY 10 DAY 11 DAY 12 DAY 13 DAY 14 DAY 15

31 Days of Prayers for Children: Day 15

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DAY 15  (Adolescence in Trouble) Our Father who resides in Heaven, here are some of our teenager challenges: ADOLESCENTS IN TROUBLE Adolescent Pregnancy Substance Abuse Runaway Youth Educational/Employment Deficits The Child's Prayer:  Help us as we approach teenage to live well and wise by obeying your words. Notes to Parents:   Always ask what if were your child. Often times we can be very hard on youths and teens. Say a prayer for them today in their time of trouble and use your energy to help. Go to: DAY 16 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY  4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8 DAY 9 DAY 10 DAY 11 DAY 12 DAY 13 DAY 14 DAY 15

31 Days of Prayers for Children: Day 14

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DAY 14  (Child Health Problems) Father, we cast all our cares upon you for you genuinely care and watch over us. We are casting the health problems of our children before you at this time: CHILD HEALTH PROBLEMS Infant and Child Mortality Children Without Health Care Coverage Pediatric and Adolescent AIDS Mental Health Problems of Children The Child's Prayer:  Dear God, these issues with children health are of concern You. Please help! Notes to Parents:   We remember all the various health issues affecting the children of the world. Can you think of any other? Use it as additional prayer points for your prayer time. Go to: DAY  15 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY  4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7

31 Days of Prayers for Children: Day 13

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DAY 13  (Lack of Early Childhood Education) Creator GOD, we want our children to be equipped to function in the world and the future that is ahead. Please make way for our children to receive the necessary education and training they need. Amen The Child's Prayer:  Dear God, help the children who are not learning for whatever reasons in my city and my nation. Notes to Parents:   It is a challenge to balance our lives and homeschooling or more accurately, schooling from home. However, we should always look for creative ways to make it work in our favour as well as the children. Go to: DAY  14 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY  4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7

31 Days of Prayers for Children: Day 10

DAY 10  (Blessed are the peacemakers) Jesus, you already said that when we are peacemakers we are blessed and we shall be called the children of God. We crave peace in our homes, communities, churches, schools, government and our nation.  (St. Matthew 5:9) The Child's Prayer:  LORD make me an instrument of your peace. Notes to Parents:   When we teach our children to pursue peace they will even become mediators in their peer conflicts and learn the art of resolving their conflicts amicably. Go to: DAY  11 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY  4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7