Praying for Our Church | Day 5
Praying for our Children/Youth
Lord, I lift up the children and youth in my congregation to You. May the little ones re- main humble examples of what we adults need to become in the kingdom. Let their conduct always be pure and right with reputations that show that they remember You, Creator God. Teach them to declare Your mar- velous deeds. May they flee evil desires and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace. (Matt 18:3-4; Prov. 20:11; Eccl. 12:1; Ps. 71:17; 2 Tim. 2:22)
Matthew 18:3-4
and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Proverbs 20:11
Even a child makes himself known by his acts,
by whether his conduct is pure and upright.[a]
Ecclesiastes 12:1
Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”;
Psalm 71:17
O God, from my youth you have taught me,
and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.
2 Timothy 2:22
So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
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