A Prayer for Family & Relationships

If you are a woman carrying the weight of trying to hold together your family, your marriage, your friendships, or your loved ones or trying to bring change in either of these areas, then pray this prayer:

God of Mercy,

You already know my heart for my household, my family, and those I am connected to. You already know the love I hold for them. God I ask that my love for them will no longer cause any stress or strain on myself. Lord I ask that you will save that spouse, that child, that family member, that friend who hasn't accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. May I walk worthy of your calling on my life that my life ministers to them. Forgive me for all of the times when I caused myself stress by trying to step in your way. May I remember that they need me a loving companion and not as a god, for you are God alone. Forgive me for all of the times when I unconsciously tried to take your place. I trust you to do what only you can do in their lives. I stand on your word in 1 Corinthians 3: 6-8 that says, "I planted, Apollos watered; but God give the increase." Help me to understand that my role is not to give increase and not to bring change. My role is to be an example in action, not in word, scolding, bickering, controlling, and judging. May I continue to have compassion with boundaries, and concern with restraints. When I am tempted to judge their actions or their life may I be reminded of where I once was and how long it took for me to walk in your ways. I release them all to you now and I relieve myself of the burden and stress that comes with trying to do what only you can do. I trust your word and I trust your timing. In Jesus mighty name. Amen.

Daughter of God, I decree that if you continue to believe on the Lord Jesus you and your household will be saved. As you continue to walk righteously before those you are concerned about, your life will become an example of the goodness of God. Jesus said in John 12:32, "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." He has already been physically lifted up so all you need to do is lift Him up in the way you show compassion, forgiveness, patience, and understanding, and He has promised that He will draw them. Release yourself of the burden of trying to do the drawing. God's got this!

Reflection Scripture: Ephesians 4:2

~Selah

Pamela D. Smith