A Prayer for Guidance in Parenting
Parents constantly make decisions without knowing exactly how each choice will affect the future. This prayer asks for wisdom, patience, and the ability to respond to each child as an individual.
God, guide me as I raise my children. Help me know when to correct, when to listen, when to set a boundary, and when to give more freedom. Keep me from parenting mainly from fear, anger, comparison, or the need to control appearances. Teach me to understand each child's temperament, strengths, and needs. When I make mistakes, give me humility to apologize. Give me wisdom to prepare them for adulthood without trying to make every choice for them.
Amen.
Scripture: James 1:5 Ephesians 6:4