A Mom's Prayer Matters

"A mother’s prayers mark her family with faith and trust in God. Her overflow of mercy and  grace is a reminder that Jesus is the ‘author and finisher’ of the family’s faith. The fruit from her prayers personify Christ’s character,and hell clamors at the calm requests from a mom who trusts God. They pray for their children to obey and worship the Lord, and for their husbands to fear God, hate sin and love people. 

A mom’s prayer matters."

Boyd Baily, Wisdom Hunters – May 4, 2009

I have always heard that being a mother of boys is so much easier than being a mother of girls.  Being the mother of two daughters, I really can't answer that, but I am pretty sure that most moms have the same worries and fears for their children. 

 I am so blessed to be the mother of two beautiful daughters and they have been wonderful to raise, but that doesn't mean it has always been easy.  

Most days I  have just felt ill-equipped for the job. 

(Now I understand why my poor mother sent so many prayers up for me! 

Thank goodness she did!)

 As they have gotten older, now 18 and 20 years old, I find myself lifting them up in prayer even more.  I have friends whose children are still in the elementary and middle school age range who say they can't wait until their kids are out of that "stage".  I tell them that when their kids get bigger it really doesn't get easier...the problems just get bigger too.  Our kids, especially girls I think, are faced with so many issues in today's world.  And I have come to realize that I can't fix their problems for them like I could when they were little.  

So I spend each day in prayer for them.  Afterall, HE is the one who has them in HIS hands.  He knows the plans HE has for them.  

I found this wonderful blog with an awesome post on 

praying for your daughter from head to toe.

I wanted to share it with you.  (and to you brave mothers of boys...I know you will love this too!) Click on each day of the week to take you to the devotion for that day.

Sunday – Her Mind, 1 Peter 1:13, 2 Corinthians 10:5

Tuesday – Her Ears, Isaiah 30:21

Wednesday – Her Mouth, Psalm 19:14

Thursday – Her Heart, Joshua 22:5

Friday – Her Hands, 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Saturday – Her Feet, Romans 10:15, Ephesians 6:15

"Pray for her.  Pray with her.  Pray over her every chance you get. And know, without a doubt that your prayers do mark her with faith and trust in God!"~Stacey@ Mod Squad

Thank you Stacey at Mod Squad for this wonderful daily reminder to pray for our children!