As I spend time with Jesus, I ask the Holy Spirit to stir up the chocolate milk in me. You know what I mean... we have to ask the Holy Spirit every day to be actively present in our lives... like when the chocolate is at the bottom of the cup just waiting to be stirred to fill the white milk with that rich brown color.
Each morning we read from a children's devotional bible a story and then the oldest boy plays teacher and asks us all questions about what we remember. As they leave my presence and head off into the big world without me, I pray for them. This morning with Jesus He showed me a blessing that I will use as my children are not with me but are ever present with our Lord. I pray that you too may bless your children each day.
"May the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26
I love the books of prayers by Stormie Omartian. The Power of the Praying Parent is one. She has many versions of this book: for parents, wives, husbands, women... Sometimes we just don't know what to pray for with our friends and family. She gives you prayers with scriptures that will bless you and yours.
