O Lord of our salvation, You know the difficulties and challenges my dad is facing (including: __________________) You fully understand how he’s feeling. May You grant him grace and help him!
You know how much Daddy cares about me and my family, and he is always worried about our lives and our needs. May You comfort and assure him!
As the Bible says, “A man’s spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? ESV” Pray that You will help my dad to give all his burdens to You that he may find rest in You.
Lord, help Daddy to come before You to tell you of all his needs – that through prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving, he may receive the peace that You give which is beyond all human understanding.
Guide him on the road of life; that the joy of seeing Your face may be his ultimate goal.
May he rest in the shadow of your wings, and have peace and joy, and not be anxious for his children.
In Jesus’ name. Amen!
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 18:14; Matthew 11:28; Acts 2:28; Philippians 4:6-7
Advice from My Father
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
After being laid off from an editorial job, I prayed, asking for God to help me find a new one. But when weeks went by and nothing came of my attempts at networking and filling out applications, I began to pout. “Don’t You know how important it is that I have a job?” I asked God, my arms folded in protest at my seemingly unanswered prayer.
When I talked to my father, who had often reminded me about believing God’s promises, about my job situation, he said, “I want you to get to the point where you trust what God says.”
My father’s advice reminds me of Proverbs 3, which includes wise advice from a parent to a beloved child. This familiar passage was especially applicable to my situation: “Trust in the
This does not mean that the paths He chooses will be easy. But I can choose to trust that His direction and timing are ultimately for my good.
Are you waiting on God for an answer? Choose to draw near to Him and trust that He will guide you.
Reflect & Pray
Do you know what weighs most on your dad’s mind? How would you pray for him?
Lord, thank You for guiding and caring for us every step of the way. Help us to trust in You daily.
Our Father in heaven knows what’s best for us.
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