14.Kindness. "Lord, may my children always try to be kind to each
other and to everyone else" (1 Thess.5:15).
15. Generosity. "Grant that my children may be generous and willing
to share, and so lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for
the coming age" (1 Tim. 6:18-19),
16. Peace-loving. "Father, let my children make every effort to do
what leads to peace" (Rom.14:19).
17. Joy. "May my children be filled with the joy given by the Holy
Spirit" (1Thess. 1:6).
18. Perseverance. "Lord, teach my children perseverance in all they
do, and help them especially to rum with perseverance the race marked
out for them" (Heb.12:1).
19. Humility. "God, please cultivate in my children the ability to
show true humility toward all" (Titus 3:2).
20. Compassion. "Lord, please clothe my children with the virtue of
compassion" (Col. 3:12).
21. Responsibility. "Grant that my children may learn
responsibility, for each one should carry his own load" (Gal. 6:5).
22. Contentment. "Father, teach my children the secret of being
content in any and every situation, through Him who gives them strength"
(Phil. 4:12-13).
23. Faith. "I pray that faith will find root and grow in my
children's hearts, that by faith they may gain what has been promised to
them." (Lk. 17:5,Heb. 11:1-40).
24. A servant's heart. "God, please help my children develop
servants' hearts that they may serve wholeheartedly, as if they were
serving the Lord, not men" (Eph.6:7).
25. Hope. "May the God of hope grant that my children may overflow
with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit" (Ro. 15:13).
26. Willingness and ability to work. "Teach my children, Lord, to
value work and to work at it with all their heart, as working for the
Lord, not men" (Col. 3:23).
27. Passion for God. "Lord, please instill in my children a soul
that 'followeth hard after thee' (Ps.63:8,KJV), one that clings
passionately to you."
28. Self-discipline. "Father, I pray that my children may acquire a
disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair"
(Prov.1:3).
29. Prayerfulness. "Grant, Lord, that my children's lives may be
marked by prayerfulness, that they may learn to pray in the Spirit on
all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests" (Eph. 6:18).
30. Gratitude. "Help my children to live lives that are always
overflowing with thankfulness and always giving thanks to God the Father
for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Eph.
5:20,Col.2:7).
31. A heart for missions. "Lord, please help my children to develop
a desire to see your glory declared among the nations, your marvelous
deeds among all peoples" (Ps96:3).
By Bob Hostetler