The Power of a Praying Parent-II

The Power of a Praying Parent II
-taken from book of same name by Stormie Omartian

RELEASING MY CHILD INTO GOD's HAND
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We can't be everywhere. But God can. We can't see everything. But God can. We can't know everything. But God can. No matter what age our children are, releasing them into God's hands is a sign of our faith and trust in Him and is the first step toward making a difference in their lives. Prayer for our children begins there.

Lord, I come to You in Jesus' name and give (name of child) to You. I'm convinced that You alone know what is best for him / her. You alone know what he / she needs. I release him/her to You to care for and protect, and I commit myself to pray for everything concerning him/ her that I can think of or that You put upon my heart. Teach me how to pray and guide me in what to pray about. Help me not to impose my own will when I'm praying for him/ her, but rather enable me to pray that Your will be done in his/her life.
Thank You that I can partner with You in raising him/her and that I don't have to do it alone. I'm grateful that I don't have to rely on the world's unreliable and ever-changing methods for child rearing, but that I can have clear directions from Your Word and wisdom as I pray to You for answers.
Thank You, Lord, for the precious gift of this child. Because Your Word says that every good gift comes from You, I know that You have given him/her to me to care for and raise. Help me to do that. Show me places where I continue to hang on to him/ her and enable me to release him/ her to Your protection, guidance, and counsel. Help me not to live in fear of possible dangers, but in the joy and peace of knowing that You are in control. I rely on You for everything, and this day I trust my child to You and release him/ her into You hands.

Verses
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward.
Psalm 127:3

Whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.
1 John 3:22