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DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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For Marriages in Seasons of Change

Wonderful Counselor,
Guide and help husbands and wives who are navigating major seasons of change in marriage. While great marriages always require dedication and effort, certain times of transition can also be especially challenging. Newlyweds quickly become aware of each other’s behaviors and habits that may require extra time to adjust to and work through. New parents see how the blessing of a child affects not just their new responsibilities as father and mother, but also their relationship with each other. After investing so much time and focus in raising their children, empty-nesters are often surprised at the energy and attention needed to rekindle their own affections and desires for each other, which they may have allowed to drift while the demands of children took center stage in their marriage. In each of these seasons of change – and all other times of transition – provide husbands and wives with extra measures of patient understanding, clear and consistent communication, and gracious, willing-to-forgive spirits.  

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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For New Parents

Perfect Father,
The privilege of being a parent is a special blessing. When parenting for the first time, there are many questions and fears that new parents face. Address their fears with the assurance that they aren’t alone in raising their child(ren), and that you are not only the giver of the gift of children, but that you also provide the best guidance and direction in raising little ones. Shape their skills with your Word and empower them to carry out their responsibility with dedication and faithfulness. Through your Spirit, ensure that the Savior is central to their parenting, both for their own needs and the needs of their children.

Be with new fathers, especially those who are overwhelmed and feel at a loss when it comes to figuring out their role. Let them know how important it is for them to support and hold up their wives in this early season of parenting. Help them to take note of the ways they can step up and contribute around the household, so that new moms aren’t burdened by those responsibilities in addition to nurturing and caring for a newborn. Use this time for fathers to reflect on how they will take the lead in overseeing the spiritual care of their family. Raise up spiritually strong and confident fathers who are then equipped to raise spiritually strong sons and daughters. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.