morning, noon and night

As a parent its a gift to pray over and for my children, every day.  Some days it can be overwhelming, not because of the number of children I have, though that does play into it a bit, but because of the needs that 12 children, spouses and seven grandchildren have.  There are days when its a challenge to pray, simply because the prayers are repetitious or the needs remain the same, yet waivering is "not" an option.  I wonder, at times, if my children know how often I go to the throne on their behalf? how many times a day or night? do they care if we pray for them? do they expect it? is it treasured?  As a mom, especially when 3/4 of my children are now out of our home and many live away, praying for them seems to keep me connected to their lives.  Is this selfish to wonder if their dad and I are ever prayed for? if their youngest siblings are? or are we just added to a list once a week to run by God's face?  I am not trying to be harsh, just curious.  I never had grandparents pray for me, nor parents, or even siblings, so I honestly don't know what its like to have that gift, that blessing.  But I certainly want my children to know I go to the Throne of Grace, on their behalf every single day, not just in times of a crisis but for every day living things, whatever is on their heart, whatever their struggling with, for their future spouses, jobs, needs, just everything.

God has blessed my life with an amazing lady who truly knows how to pray.  I strive everyday to become more like her.  She's a mentor (a true Titus 2:4 woman) to many and she doesn't even know it.  She posts a prayer, on FACEBOOK, every single morning and night.  I, personally, refer to them as "Blessings from Bootsie".  Today, her prayer was a balm to my heart, encouragement to my soul and a reminder to "keep on keeping on" for my family.  I would love to share it with you,  "My friends and family.

Good morning,we start a new
Chapter in our lives this
Beautiful day,how are we going
Write it for our children and
Grandchildren ,we have the privilege to show them Jesus
In a way that it will help
Them to understand His love
For us,and our love for Him.
Holy Spirit guide us in a deeper
Walk with you.the strength
to resist temptation,that harm
Your name and ours .we are
Responsible for your name
And witness today God'swonderful children we
Are God's light to our family
And the people we come in contact with today, you are privileged ,we are children
Of God,but the great thing it
That anyone can be whosoever
Calls on the name
of The Lord .
Can be saved. We carry the message of Christ ,help us to do it well,in Jesus holy name"