Protect My Child

The age at which a child begins to make their own decisions, is a frightening time for a parent. For it is then that a parent must learn to walk a shakey tightrope between the forbearance that may help to shape their decisions and the fear that leads to trying to control their decisions. Either way, it is a time in which parents must come to realize that they are powerless, but for God!

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Protect my child with your love, O God. He’s in danger from the whispers of the world. Let your voice sing out loud in his heart. For You can save Him with just one word. 

 My child needs Your protection now, my Lord. He’s been seduced by what the world calls fun. Don’t allow the world to win, turn his pleasure into pain, until the pleasure hurts so much, he wants to run.

My child, Lord, has been turned from your grace.The enemy, it seems, has struck him blind. Open up his eyes, remind him who you are, His eternal Father and the Savior of mankind.

 I’m in fear for my child’s soul, O, Lord. He’s surrounded by those who lie and sin. Don’t allow them to prevail; save my child’s soul, put your people in his path and draw him in. 

I know he can still be reached, my Lord. For he’s longing for the safety you can bring. Please swoop down and snatch him up. Give him refuge in the shadow of your wing. 

I remember when he first gave his life to you. All of us were filled with joy, of course. With one word, You can bring him back. Like Paul, Lord, please knock him off his horse.

 Lord, rekindle the flame of my child’s love for you. Make him realize You’re what’s missing from his life. Cause him to reflect upon this painful year,

and realize Your absence was the reason for his strife. 

 Protect my child with Your love, O God. Allow him to understand once again that You are truth, love, and his salvation; Lord, I know You can bring him home again.

By Linda Troxell

From: United States

Website: https://www.humblyseekingthelordblog.com