Praying for the Next Generation

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” 3 JOHN 1:4

 

PONDER THIS

What is your purpose for your children? Why did you have children? Some people say, “I want someone to love, and I want someone to love me.” That’s fine. But what is the burning ambition you have for your child? Is it fame? Is it money? Is it power? Is it prestige? Is it notoriety? What do you want? What do you see as the purpose of your child?

Joyce and I have wonderful children whom we pray for regularly. Every day we join our hands and pray for our children, and we call them by name, along with our grandchildren. We prayed for them before they were born. We asked God to give them to us, and we pray for them as they grow and learn.

I do not pray that they will be successful in business. I am not praying for them to be famous. I don't even pray that they would be wealthy. I have prayed that God would keep them strong and give them joy. But do you know what the burning prayer of my heart has been for my children? That they would know and love God with all their hearts. That’s the desire of my heart. There is “no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in the truth.”

How do you pray for your children or for the next generation? How might you begin?

Who poured into you spiritually as you were growing up? How did their prayers and encouragement impact you?

PRACTICE THIS

Thank the people who poured into you. Encourage others in the next generation and pray for them.

LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers