Friday, October 10, 2014

Day 3. Fear. Praying for Boys.

This chapter was so profound for me.  I can be an over protective mom and that can create a sense of fear in a son.  Brooke McGlothlin said it perfectly in her book Praying for Boys. 
Cultivating a posture of strength in a man is important for five simple reasons:
 When they’re tempted to do what’s wrong, they can remember what it felt like to overcome, and draw from that reservoir of strength to choose what’s right. 
The world needs more men who aren’t afraid to take a stand, no matter the cost.
 Their future wives will appreciate a man who isn’t afraid to make bold, fearless decisions for the benefit of his family.
 Their future children will reap the benefits of a father who worships the Lord without fear of what others might think.
 The kingdom of God will be furthered as men follow hard after their God- given dreams. Strength in a man, the right kind, is of the utmost importance.

This book praying for boys is opening my eyes in ways I had not even begun to think. 
I'm looking at fear in a different light. Where do I need to let go and where do I need to encourage him to move forward!  I want him to be all of the things above and all the Lords called him to be. 

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Day 2. Obey

Teaching our sons to obey is vital to their success not just in this life but in a life lead by the Lord. The bible is full of scripture that warns about the consequences for not obeying. If we don't start by teaching our sons to obey us how will we ever expect them to obey Jesus?  Moms we have a HUGE responsibility in setting our boys up for success on this one!  

Can you share some of the ways you use to help your sons learn to obey?!  

Scripture to reference. 
 Taken from Brooke's book. Praying for boys 

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Day 1 Praying for boys.

So today I begin day 1 in Brooke McGlothlin's book 21 Days of Prayers for Sons. Today's prayer is for their hearts. Their hearts must bend to the Lord. I can't do this for them. They have to choose the Lord and choose to love him. It's the only way He can remove a heart of stone and replace it with a heart of flesh.  Ezekiel 36:26-27 says I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.  I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.  And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. 
This is my cry and my prayer for my son today. Lord only you can bend his knee and his heart towards you...but I stand here as his mom and war for him in prayer that as he has accepted you as his Lord and Savior that he gives to you his whole heart!
How can we as a community of Moms of boys pray specifically for your son?

If you have not started yet, download Brooke's book and join us each morning as we pray for our sons of all ages!  Please share this blog and leave comments so we can all pray for each son out there!