[Please join me in praying for children, families, and our future on Thursdays this year.]
“Some find their strength in their weapons and wisdom,
but my miracle-deliverance can never be won by men.
Our boast is in Yahweh our God,
who makes us strong and gives us victory!
Our enemies will not prevail; they will only collapse and
perish in defeat while we will rise up, full of courage.” (Psalm 20:7-8 TPT)
Let us pray the following over our families today:
Protecting God,
Some find strength in weapons and wisdom, but our boast is in you, Yahweh our God, who makes us strong and gives us victory! In you, our enemies will not prevail; they will only collapse and perish in defeat while we will rise up, full of courage. Today we come to you, Strong Warrior, praying for you to intervene for our families. For parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren – whatever version of “family” that is in alignment with your Will – we ask you pour out your Wisdom, your Spirit, and your Blessings. May they be a warrior family, virtuous and overcoming with the strength and valor of a mighty army. May they be shrewd as snakes but innocent as doves as they are sent out like sheep among the wolves of this world. We pray they will not be shaken or have fear of bad news; may their hearts be steadfast, trusting in you, Lord. May they be guarded by God’s commanding angels, lifting them up and keeping them from injury. You are our refuge, the Most High our dwelling. We declare that no harm will overtake these families and no disaster will come near these households, in Jesus’s name. AMEN.
“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” (Matthew 10:16 NIV)
“Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.” (Psalm 112:6 NIV)
“If you say, ‘The Lord is my refuge,’ and you make the Most High your dwelling,
no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” (Psalm 91:9-12 NIV)
“Who could ever find a wife like this one —
she is a woman of strength and mighty valor!
She’s full of wealth and wisdom.
The price paid for her was greater than many jewels.
Her husband has entrusted his heart to her,
for she brings him the rich spoils of victory.
All throughout her life she brings him what is good and not evil.” (Proverbs 31:10-12 TPT)