The Spineless Dad

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD Your God who goes with You. He will not leave You or forsake You. Deuteronomy 31:6

Lord, I pray for the Spineless Dad. This is the Dad who has the truth and knowledge in his mouth, but because he is fearful of his wife, girlfriend, or mother, he is unable to do what he must do as a parent. Bless the Dad that is spineless with a spine, to be able to make decisions concerning his household and children. Let him not be afraid of an overbearing wife or women in his life who may stop him from taking the stance he needs to take. I pray You give the Spineless Dad the courage and confidence to stand up for the rights of his children. Stop the behavior of the Dad from being weak and jelly backed. Lord, give him courage and not fear, to know that he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him. Lord don’t let him see himself as a grasshopper, but as a mighty man of valor. Lord, if the Spineless Dad is spineless because he is quiet by nature, or has a gentle nature or spirit, allow him to speak the truth when necessary.

Don’t allow him to continue to be quiet when someone hurts him. Lord, I pray that the Spineless Dad’s wife, girlfriend, baby momma be quiet as you work to change his behavior. If

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she is a praying woman, I pray she will pray for her spouse even more. Allow the Spineless Dad to take his rightful place in his household. I pray that the women in his life see that he has changed, and know that he is different. I pray that the Spineless Dad will not allow his child to be hurt by family members in any way and not do anything about it. Let the dad stand up for his children, and come to the defense of them if they have been sexually, verbally, or mentally abused by a family member or a respected friend. Allow him to speak up for his child no matter who has hurt them. Don’t allow him to be a respecter of persons when it comes to defending his child. If his father, uncle, or best friend has hurt his child, allow him to take necessary steps to make sure his child receives justice. Please give the Spineless Dad more wisdom, knowledge, and empathy to face and deal with any situation that may occur. I pray people will not hold a grudge against him, and remind him of his past. I pray that they will say encouraging words to him, so that he may continue to stand up and be a man.

PRAYERS FOR THE CHILDREN

I pray You will allow the Spineless Dad’s child not to look at the man in that light anymore since he has been changed. Let the children obey their father, and honor him. Let the child know that by honoring his father, his days will be long upon this earth.

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