In general, regarding all my relationships, I ask that:
- I would be wise with my words.
- I would be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.
- I would forgive as I have been forgiven.
When praying for my wife, I usually pray specifically for challenges she is facing that day or things I am impressed to pray in the moment. I often pray for her health and spiritual growth. I pray for our marriage and that we would have the wisdom to parent our boys well. Additionally, here is a guide from Desiring God that I have found helpful in praying for my wife.
When praying for our boys, I always pray that they would have the wisdom to know what is right and the courage to do what is right even when it is hard. I pray that they would have a heart for God and a desire for Him and His ways. I also pray for specific issues or challenges that they may be facing or dealing with individually. Here is a guide I also use when praying for them. There are several guides out there that you could benefit from. Here is another one that looks good. One more from Desiring God.
My prayers for other family members and friends is typically driven by what I know they are dealing with in life. Requests for them could range from their salvation to wisdom in parenting to influence in their neighborhood.
Next time I will discuss what I pray for Explore Church and church leaders.
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