The Righteous Dad

For the director of music. A psalm of David. In You, Lord, I have taken refuge: let me never be put to shame, deliver me in Your righteousness. Psalm 31:1 NIV

Lord, I pray in the name of Jesus that You will bless the Righteous Dad. Lord, although the Righteous Dad has been through some things even before he became a dad, he did not run away with his head tucked away like an ostrich, but he stood up to the pressure in the face of adversity. He remained faithful to doing the will of the Lord.

Since he is a father now, allow him to still stand on Your precepts, commandments, and promises in front of his children. Although his family, friends and children may not always understand him--they may even laugh at him at times-he is still standing strong. He also trusts in you, and he always acknowledges that You had his back. He stood still, and saw the salvation of the Lord. Let him continue to look to the hills from which cometh his help, and let him know that all his help comes from the Lord--who made Heaven and Earth. Allow him to be steadfast and unmovable and always abiding in works of the Lord.

PRAYERS FOR THE CHILDREN

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Lord let the child stand with the Dad giving him the mindset like father, like son. Let the child want to learn and stand on the precepts, commandments and promises of God. Give the child strength and courage to do the right thing, even when it is not always popular with their peers. Let them know serving You will pay off and be a great blessing to them.

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