Give Yourselves Completely

Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God. Romans 6:13

PARENTING BEGINS with the delivery of a little body that we are tasked to care for. As our children grow, we can pray that every part of their bodies will be given over to please God.

Lord, from head to toe, inside and out, from beginning to end, may no part of ________’s body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, may ________’s whole body be an instrument to do what is right for your glory!

Don’t let ________’s feet take him to places where darkness will envelop him and seduce him. Instead, let his feet take him to places where he can push back the darkness and radiate your light.

Don’t let ________’s appetites for sex or food or drink make him a slave to them. Instead, sanctify his appetites for sex and food and drink so that all of them cause him to look to you for the satisfaction he craves.

Don’t let ________’s heart go after passions that will take the place that should be reserved for you alone. Instead, break ________’s heart with the things that break your heart. Capture ________’s heart with a passion for your gospel and your glory.

Don’t let ________’s mouth be used to speak what is false or filthy or futile. Instead, fill ________’s mouth with words of truth, words of purity, words of meaning and purpose. May ________’s mouth be full of blessing, encouragement, and peace.

Don’t let ________’s hands grasp the things of this world too tightly. Instead, give him hands that are willing to work and hands that touch others in great compassion.

Don’t let ________’s eyes seek out what is corrupting or contaminating. Give ________ a love for what is beautiful and pure.

Don’t let ________’s ears tune in to voices that doubt or mock the things of God. Instead, give him ears that are open to your Word and your ways.

Don’t let ________’s intellect be captured by the thought patterns of this world. Instead, fill his mind with the depths of your knowledge and wisdom.