“For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition that I made to him.” —1 Samuel 1:27 ESV
God’s essential purpose for all our lives is to be “reproducers”—to be bearers and nurturers of life, whether physical or spiritual. All of us share in the responsibility of giving birth to and preserving a heritage of godliness to hand to the next generation.
How can we leave a legacy for the next generation if we have no children of our own?
We can do so by praying faithfully and fervently for the children and young people in our extended families, churches, and communities.
I carry a burden on my heart for the spiritual well-being of the children who are a part of my life. I pray by name that each child will come to know, love, and serve Jesus with all his or her heart. I pray that one day they will establish godly marriages. Then I pray the same for each of their children—and their children—down to the fourth generation. Those prayers are one way I can leave a legacy that will outlive me.
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Singled Out for Him: Embracing the gift, the blessings, and the challenges of singleness
©2023 Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
Scripture taken from The ESV
Make it Personal
Write a prayer list of the children who are part of your life and make it a point to pray for them regularly.