God Is Always Working Behind The Scenes - Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe

“Clearly, you are a God who works behind the scenes, God of Israel, Savior God.” (Isaiah 45:15, MSG)

“In his defense Jesus said to them, ‘My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.’” (John 5:17, NIV)

“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:3-6, NIV)

I want to give you a holy hug right now and let you know there will be days, months, even years when you feel discouraged because of the lack of fruit you see from your prayers for your child. Your prayer might be, “God, throw me a bone! Show me something to let me know my prayers are making a difference!”

Oh, dear sister, I’ve been there. What I want to tell you is that God is always working behind the scenes in ways we will never know this side of heaven. Jesus said, “My Father has been working until now [He has never ceased working], and I too am working” (John 5:17, AMP).

We have limited vision on this earth. In fact, it might be exactly the times we sense or understand God the least that He is working the most.

Praying for our children does not mean they won’t struggle. Often it is through the struggle that God does some of His most amazing work! Praying does mean that we are calling on God to miraculously work in the process. We are petitioning Him for wisdom as we parent and seeking His presence, power, and protection in the lives of our children.

Every parent will feel discouraged and disheartened when their child makes a decision we know will lead down a rocky path. However, that rocky path could be the very detour God uses to draw that child into a deeper relationship with Him. Don’t give up when those boulder-sized struggles litter the way. Keep praying. God is always working.

Pray the following verses over your child:

• The Legs — (Stand for godly principles) Almighty God, I pray my child will develop a strong stand for truth. Help them stand firm in faith, even when others teeter on the cliffs of uncertainty. Give my child strength to stand upright on the heights of moral character and wisdom to navigate the rocky terrain of this wavering world. (2 Samuel 22:33-34)
• The Knees — (Relationship with God) Thank You, God, that You loved me and my child so much that You gave Your one and only Son to die for our sins and make it possible for us to live in eternity with You. I pray my child will bow the knee and believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior. I thank You in advance for that miraculous day. (John 3:16)
• The Feet — (The path my child takes) Lastly, I pray my child will trust in You with all their heart and lean not on their own understanding. I pray they will submit to You in all things and that You will make their path straight. I pray my child won’t try to figure out everything on their own but seek You and listen for Your voice. In Jesus’ name, Amen. (Proverbs 3:5-6)