Greetings
Dear Reader,
I had the privilege
many years ago of being mentored by a man who understood that children need
prayer. He developed a list of things
for which he prayed for concerning his children and shared it with me as a
place mat. I pray for my children every
morning and I pray for the things on this list.
It also serves to remind me of who we are to be in Christ.
I know that
I have shared this list with them in the past but I wonder how often they
ponder how much it means to me. I have
also begun to pray for these things for my Grandsons. Each of these things matters. Each of these things are the small items that
lead to good character and following Christ in a meaningful way. I have decided to work through this list item
by item in working to become a better example of what I wish my Children and
Grandchildren to become.
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My
Prayer List for My Children
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SPIRITUAL
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Bible
reading
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Witnessing
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Prayerfulness
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Desire to
learn Word
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Tender
spirit
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Contrite
heart
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World
vision
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Humility
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Purity
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Zeal
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Wisdom
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Discernment
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Reverence
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Quietness
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Boldness
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Family
worship
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Buoyant spirit
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Faith
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Faithfulness
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Honesty
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Experience
in teaching
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Comprehension
of Scripture
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Love of
Christ
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Holiness
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Absolute
Yieldedness
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Sound
Doctrine
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Joy
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Tolerance
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Patience
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PHYSICAL
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Fitness
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Strength
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Self-exercise
program
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Healing
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Stick-to-it-tiveness
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Desire to
eat right
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Hobby
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Profitable
leisure
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Safety
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Proper
competitive Spirit
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Modest
dress
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Endurance
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Punctuality
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Dependability
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Acceptance
of himself
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Love to sing
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Good
hygiene
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Diligence
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Able to
relax
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Able to
use tools
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Resistance
to pain
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Neat
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Able to
cook
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Able to
“fix-it”
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Self-control
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Cleanliness
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SOCIAL
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Respectful
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Hospitality
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Loyalty
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Spirit-filled
friends
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Good
neighbors
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Classmates
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Mate
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Occupation
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Usefulness
in the community
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Peers
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High
personal standards
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Teamwork
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Individuality
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Cooperative
spirit
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Thriftiness
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Generosity
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Responsibility
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Fairness
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Immediate
obedience
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Accepts
self sexually
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Submission
to: God, Parents, Church, Government, Mate
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Peacemaker
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Courteous
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Helpful
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Smiling
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Friendly
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Outgoing
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Prayerful
for mate
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Love for
siblings
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Love for
God’s people
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MENTAL
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Good books
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Stimulation
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Memorization
of: Scripture, Poetry, Hymns, People’s names
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Reasoning
ability
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Logic
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Desire to
learn
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Accepts own
I.Q.
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Proper
priorities
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Ability to
organize
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Disciplined
mind
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Curiosity
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Attention
to necessary detail
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Creativity
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Comprehension
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Initiative
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Orderliness
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Efficiency
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Appreciation
for:
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Art
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Music
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Literature
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Craftsmanship
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Independent
thinking
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Ability to
concentrate
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Singleness
of mind
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Willingness
to say “no”
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Simplicity
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Organization
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EMOTIONAL
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Integrity
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Forgiveness
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Compassion
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Love
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Self-Control
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Stability
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Submission
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Thoughtfulness
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Thankfulness
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Tolerance
of others
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Gentleness
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Meekness
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Flexibility
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Patience
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Affectionate
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Kindness
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Accepts
own personality
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Contentment
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Merciful
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Selflessness
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Generosity
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Peacefulness
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Loyalty
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Willingness
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Balance
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Empathy
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Sympathy
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Tenderness
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Consistency
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Eagerness
to help
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Source: Phil Myers
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Wishing you
joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So
Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of
Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home owner. He liberally hands out new
and old things from his great treasure store."
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