I’m so thankful that you decided to join me for this 31 Day series of Praying the Scriptures for Your Family! What a blessing YOUR FAMILY will receive through your prayers! The peace we gain through prayer {Philippians 4:6-7} is blessing enough, but in praying the very Words of God over your family, the blessings gained are more than we will ever know about on this side of heaven!

As you start this journey of praying the Scriptures, I hope you will take a few minutes (less than 10) to listen to this audio encouragement where I share 5 Ways to Pray the Scriptures.

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Today’s Scripture To Pray For Your Family

Isaiah 61:1-3: “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn, to console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord that He may be glorified.”

Prayer: Almighty God, this passage tells us why You sent Jesus. As a follower of Christ, I want to be more like Him, I want to follow Him and join Him as He preaches good news to the poor, heals the brokenhearted, proclaims liberty to the captives, comforts those who mourn, gives them beauty for ashes, joy for mourning and praise for a spirit of heaviness. Please help me to remember this is why You came. Please give me the discernment to know when a neighbor is in need of comfort and healing and good news. May I be a light in the darkness, Father! May our family shine You to all we encounter!

 

More Praying Scripture Links & Books

• 30 Days of Praying the Psalms ~ FREE download for subscribers
• Receive Praying the Psalms for Your Kids calendar FREE when you subscribe here
• Common Prayer by Claiborne, Wilson-Hartgrove, and Okoro
• A Praying Life by Paul Miller
• Praying Circles around Your Children by Mark Batterson
• Praying God’s Word: Breaking Free from Spiritual Strongholds by Beth Moore
• Praying the Scriptures for Your Children by Jodie Berndt
• Seven Sacred Pauses: Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day by Macrina Wiederkehr
• The Divine Hours by Phyllis Tickle
• The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian
• Waiting on God by Andrew Murray