Warrior Prayers

"Dear God help me" is probably my most frequently prayed prayer during the day. Sooo when I came across this new book and challenge I signed up. There is something about knowing that many moms are on their knees praying just as you are. The ebook is Warrior Prayers, Praying the Word for Boys in the Areas They Need it Most, by Brooke L. McGlothin.

It's short.

It's conversational.

It's fill in the blank.

So for a period of 21 days, about 60 other ladies and myself have hooked up through Granolamom4God are praying verses over our sons focused on specific areas.

Here are a few of my favs so far:

Obedience: "May Agent H, Agent E, and The General show their love for Christ by obeying His commands" -John 14:15

Agent H's tattoos read "MOM" and "DAD". The picture looks fierce but he was such a softy about his tattoos.

Submission to Authority: "May Agent H, Agent E, and The General agree with God, and be at peace, so good will come to him" -Job 22:21

Integrity: "Like David with Goliath, may Agent H, Agent E, and The General stand up for the living God" -1 Samuel 17

Avoiding Foolishness: "May Agent H, Agent E, and The General have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; for they breed quarrels" -2 Timothy 2:23

I'm more mindful now to stop and pray myself, to recommend they take a moment to talk to Jesus about what they feel, or take them aside so we can pray together about their struggle. It reminds me of this beautiful picture that I found at A Holy Experience. I'd love to nestle a spot like this somewhere in our home.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for hearing the prayers of this momma. I believe you will answer them. Amen

Too conservative?

I just canceled my subscription to Cookie parenting magazine.

To me, the magazine was full of vanity. Yes it was mostly the fashion ads but there were so many and they were filled with such attitude, it was sad to me. I'm trying to raise our boys to be pure of heart and to look at women with respect. I've read (elsewhere) that even boys struggle with whether or not they measure up in terms of physical appearance.

Beyond the vanity were the articles. The one that comes to mind was an endorsement for women/moms to become involved in P*rn. (I don't think I can be googled but just in case, I'm not going to spell that out) Come on!! The article gave the impression that it was the norm and to be encouraged. I can't figure out how to express my anguish over the deciept that is poured into our lives.

So while part of me says I'm just being too conservative, the other part of me says I'm in a fight against the forces of . . . yes evil . . . in this world and if I error in parenting (which I will) I think I'd rather it be to be too conservative rather than too indulgent.