Prayer & Study Guide: The Power Of A Praying Parent (7 page)

9. In what ways would you like to see your child’s room become a sanctuary to him (her)? Explain.

10. Pray out loud the prayer on page 132 in T
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Read Chapter 19: “Enjoying Freedom from Fear” from T
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1. What are your fears? Explain.

2. Do any of your fears manifest themselves in your child in any way? ____________. How so?

3. What are your child’s fears that you are aware of at this point?

4. Ask your child what fears he (she) has and list them below. If it is not possible to ask your child that question, write a prayer asking the Lord to reveal to you any fears in your child. Be sure and write down whatever He reveals.

5. Have you ever noticed fear gripping your child’s heart so that he (she) becomes unreasonable? According to Luke 10:19, over whom and what has Jesus given us authority? _____________________.
Where does a spirit of fear come from? _____________________. Does it come from God? ___________. Do you have the power and authority through Jesus Christ to resist a spirit of fear on your child’s behalf? ___________. Does fear have power over your child? ___________. Do you have power over fear? ___________. Can fear and the presence of the Lord coexist? _______________. (See page 136 of T
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6. Read 1 John 4:18 and underline it in your Bible. In light of this scripture, how could you pray for your child with regard to fear?

7. Read Psalm 27:1 and underline it in your Bible. Write it out as a declaration of truth over your child. (The Lord is
name of child’s
light and salvation…”)

8. Read Psalm 91:4-6 and underline it in your Bible. Put a star next to each verse. Write it out as a prayer to speak over your child. (“Lord, I pray that you would cover
name of child
with your feathers and underneath your wings may he (she)…”) Speak this over your child whenever he (she) is afraid.

9. Read Psalm 27:1 and underline it in your Bible. Have you ever noticed your child fearing the opinions of others? ____________. Why should he (she) not fear what others think about (him) her?

10. Pray out loud the prayer on page 137 of T
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Read Chapter 20: “Receiving a Sound Mind” from T
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1. Does your child ever struggle with confusion, the inability to stay focused, difficulty understanding things appropriate for his (her) age, or negative thinking? ____________. Describe.

2. Do you have any concerns or fears about the development of your child’s mind? ____________. What are they? ___________________.
_____________________. Why do you have those concerns?

3. Does your child have a tendency to be too self-focused? ____________. Praising God is the best way to combat self-centeredness. How could you pray about this for your child?

4. Read Isaiah 26:3 and underline it in your Bible. Put a star next to it. According to this scripture, what should your child be focused on? _________________________. How could you pray about that?

5. Read Philippians 2:5 and underline it in your Bible. According to this scripture, how do we get the mind of Christ? _________________. Does it have to do with a choice we make? __________________. How could you pray about this for your child?

6. Read 1 Corinthians 2:14-16 and underline it in your Bible. Can the natural man receive the things of the Spirit of God? ____________. Why or why not? _________________. When we receive Jesus and have the Holy Spirit in us, we have the mind of ______________________.

7. Read Romans 1:21 and underline it in your Bible. Bad things happened to these believers because they did not _____________________ and they were not _________________. As a result, what were the bad things that happened to them? ______________________, ________________, and ___________________. Why should you pray for your child to learn to praise God and be thankful to Him?

8. Read Romans 8:6 and underline it in your Bible. What kind of mind brings death? ____________________. What kind of mind brings life and peace? _____________________. What should you then pray for your child?

9. Read 2 Timothy 1:7 and underline it in your Bible. Put a star next to it. Write it as a proclamation over your child. (“God has not given
name of child
a spirit of fear…”) Speak it out loud to or over your child.

10. Pray out loud the prayer on pages 143–144 of T
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Read Chapter 21: “Inviting the Joy of the Lord” from T
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1. When you observe your child’s face, does it most often reflect peace and joy, or is it frequently depressed, angry, sad, moody, or troubled? Describe.

2. Read Psalm 16:11 and underline it in your Bible. Where do we find joy? _______________________.
Write this scripture as a prayer over your child. (“Lord, I pray that You will show
name of child
the path of life…”)

3. Read Romans 15:13 and underline it in your Bible. Write this as a prayer over your child. (“Lord, I pray that You, the God of hope, will fill
name of child
with all joy and peace…”)

4. Read Psalm 118:24 and underline it in your Bible. Write this scripture out as a prayer over your child.
(“Lord, I know that this is the day that You have made for
name of child
. I pray that he (she) will…”)

5. Joy doesn’t have to do with ______________________;
it has to do with looking into __________________________ and knowing _____________________________. (See page 148 of T
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6. Read Galatians 5:22-23 and underline it in your Bible. Write out a prayer asking God to manifest each of these in your child. List each fruit of the Spirit specifically.

7. Read Philippians 4:11 and underline it in your Bible. In light of this scripture, how could you pray for your child?

8. Read Proverbs 15:15 and underline it in your Bible. In light of this scripture, what happens to someone with a joyful attitude? _________________________. How could you pray about that for your child?

9. Read Numbers 6:24-26 and underline it in your Bible. Write it out as a prayer over your child. (“Lord, I pray that You would bless
name of child
and keep him (her)…”)

10. Pray out loud the prayer on page 149 in T
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Read Chapter 22: “Destroying an Inheritance of Family Bondage” from T
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1. Is there any trait, characteristic, or habit you or your husband have which you would not like to see your child emulate or inherit? ______________. Describe.

2. Is there any negative tendency that seems to run in your family or your spouse’s family that you would not like to see your child inherit (for instance, laziness, irresponsibility, self-pity, anger, unforgiveness, bitterness, gossiping, coldness, being critical)? ____________. Describe.

3. Are there any sinful or destructive patterns of behavior on either side of your child’s family which you would not want to touch your child’s life (alcoholism, infidelity, lying, divorce, drugs)? ____________. Describe.