Daily routine
To keep this as part of the daily school routine last year, I included my kids in the prayers. I found that the school drop off line was one of the easiest places to pray. When we hit the street that my kid’s school was on, we’d begin our prayer time together. Sometimes my kids grouched about it and other times they asked for the prayers. I loved it when they would participate by speaking the prayers themselves. When school drop off was crazy or hectic, I would pray in my car after my kids went into school or we would have a moment together at bedtime. I hope that we can follow the same pattern this year!
The verses that I tend to pray the most often are ones we are all familiar with:
- Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
- Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
- Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
How can you add this to your routine?
It’s simple!
- Pray for your children—just start talking. Ask the Lord to guide you in selecting themes/scriptures for your children—what areas do your children need growth in?
- Select a Bible verse or two for each child or even for your family!
- Find a time that you can pray with your spouse, your children, or even by yourself. Choose a time that you know you can be consistent with—bedtimes, breakfast, school drop off, dinner time, etc.
- Pray and watch how God hears and answers your requests.
Some other verses that I find comforting when praying for my kids are: Philippians 4:6, Matthew 5:16, Matthew 22:37-39, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:19, Proverbs 3:5-6, and Ephesians 4:32. There are so many wonderful scriptures to choose from and I know that you will have others to add to this list but this will get you started.
You’ve got this momma! I cannot wait to see how God works his goodness into the lives of our families this year! Blessings to you.
Meet Holly!
Holly Seagraves is a woman that wears many hats–wife, mom, personal trainer, teacher, wellness coach, and above all else, someone who loves the Lord. Holly and her husband Brad share five kids together–Lilly, Henry, Hudson, Cruz, and Claire. The craziest of the bunch is Beau, the rascally family pup! She loves to be involved in her kids’ lives whether it’s attending a sporting event, school activity, or whatever else they might decide to participate in. The Seagraves family is involved in their church and often finds ways that they can serve together. On weekends, the entire family is often found outdoors or just hanging out at home!