Melody Merritt
James 5:16b,
“The prayer of a righteous person [mother] has great power as it is working.”
If you’re a mom, what do you tend to spend more time doing: reading parenting books or praying for your children and the challenges they face?
There are many great books on parenting. For every challenge, I guarantee you, there’s a book that addresses that issue! With each book, blog, and chat forum, we get different ideas, methods, and advice that always seems to change. What works this week will most likely be replaced next week by a quicker, easier, healthier method.
While parenting resources are wonderful, beneficial and effective, God has given us the two most important tools for raising Godly children.
- The first tool: God’s Word. His Word never changes and it always works.
- The Bible is useful for teaching, correcting and training in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16)
- The Bible reveals God’s will for our life. (Romans 12:2)
- The Bible draws us closer to intimacy with God. (Colossians 2:6-7)
2. The second most powerful tool: prayer. All too often, prayer seems to be the last tool we use after the book or a friend’s advice doesn’t work. Prayer is simply communication with the God who created you and your child. We can pray about everything!
- Prayer changes everything. (Matthew 21:22)
- Prayer puts you in alignment with God will. (Ephesians 2:10)
- Prayer gives God room to work. (Philippians 4:6-7)
Maybe your child is having a hard time in school. Pray that they will choose godly friends and be kept from harmful friendships. Pray that they will be firm in their convictions and able to withstand peer pressure. Pray God’s Word over your child and the circumstances in their lives.
Is your preschooler having a behavioral problem? Pray for changes in their heart and for your patience.
Making a lasting impactful difference in your child’s life begins with us, as their Moms. Prayer is a mighty tool in the hands of a godly mother. God hears every prayer.
