No one will pray for my kids like I CAN!

Ezra 8:21-23 Tells us to FAST for our children! And it is up to us to pray for our children...don't leave that up to someone else to do.



This weekend we had a Pastors Retreat! Man, it was awesome! We did ALOT of praying and training. Friday nite we prayed for the next generation....our children, youth, college, and singles. I took some notes of what I heard the Lord speaking to my spirit.

As we are in this time of prayer for our next generation I feel the Lord saying, "Let it start with you first". Speaking to us as Parents and the church. As the saying goes "You are a product of your environment". That is not only true in "bad situations"m but also in "praying- God Fearing homes".

I remember growing up and going to my Papa and Nanny Mahaffey's house. It didn't matter the time of day or night you went over there. But, you would walk in and hear my Papa in the back room on the floor before the Lord in prayer calling out his family member's names. (Also along with friends and Pastor's names too). I want my children to "know" that we are that "home".

~Does my children hear me pray?

~Do they see me worship (Not just on Sunday's)?

~Do they see me live for Christ?

~Do my children see me ask for forgiveness/ Do they see me give forgiveness?

How can we pray for fire and thirst in them if we don't "practice" it ourselves?

That was what the Lord spoke to me during that time of prayer focused on the next generation! Man....talk about stepping on my toes? But, that is what I love about the Lord. He tells us like it us!!!!

On an update on Jordyn...she ended up getting ear infection and ruptured ear drum. She does seem to feel ALOT better...Thank the LORD!!!

Today is my birthday! I am excited this year that the Lord has given me another year. I am so blessed with my family and friends. I can not wait to see what this year holds!

Until next time.......