"Her children arise up, and call her blessed..."
Proverbs 31:28a

As I, once again, take a few moments to bear in mind God's words concerning the Proverbs 31 - Virtuous Woman -- this time comparing myself to that honorable mother God knows I am capable of being (with His strength); there are a few things that come to my mind immediately.

• Will my children place me in a position of respect, love, and blessing?
• Will my children admire me for my inner beauty, not for my external appearance?
• Will my children place a high value on me as their Christian mother?

This is the focus of my prayer.

"The righteous man (woman) leads a blameless life; blessed are his (her) children after him (her)"
Proverbs 20:7

O Lord, My God, help me to stay clean before You, so that my children shall always see the love of Jesus Christ through the witness of my life.

"All your children will be taught by the Lord and great will be your children's' peace."
Isaiah 54:13

O Lord, My God, help me to nurture my children in You...teaching them to look to You for strength and courage, and for the building of their faith.

"And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou riseth up."
Deuteronomy 6:7

O Lord, My God, teach me your Word, that I might instruct my precious ones well. Give me the wisdom to speak your Words carefully and constructively. Help me to daily lift up your name above all names.

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6

O Lord, My God, the outcome of many You have placed in my charge has not gone unnoticed. I know they have strayed at times in their walks, but I have never doubted that they still love You. That is what matters most.

"He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children..."
Psalm 113:9a

O Lord, My God, Your never-ending joy and source of inspiration is my daily strength.

"For the promise is unto you, and to your children..."
Acts 2:39a

O Lord, My God, I will always be grateful to you for all that you have for me and for my children.