Prayers for the youth and marriages ~ 19 May 2009

Prayers for the youth and marriages ~ 19 May 2009 Jeremiah 1:5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."

Lord Jesus we pray for our youth right now. Especially for those that are interested in getting into a relationship. Right now O Lord, we pray that You would pierce our hearts that we would recognise and see how much You value our lives. The very fact that our Lord values our lives means we too must value our life. Is it worth it? Is it worth it to give our bodies to another? Is it worth it to enter into a relationship? Is it God or is it just for us to fulfil and empty void? In the name of Jesus we pray that our children would be spiritually mature. We pray that they would recognise their value and worth. Give them the security that comes from You O Lord. Most importantly we pray against peer pressure and against gossip. Father, let this be a reminder to us all, people love to talk and make up things. Right now O Lord, we pray against this. In Jesus name we pray, amen. � 2009 Lee Shaun Tzen

Father, we pray for every marriage right now. Father, we pray that every marriage would be founded and grounded so firmly and strongly on You O Lord. Father, we pray that parents would play an active role in the lives of their children. It is more than just spending time. It is really about knowing each child, how they have been made, and identifying the gifts that God has given them. Help us right now to lead our homes. We pray for every husband and every wife. As we lay solid foundations, generations of godly men and women will be raised. Right now some couples may not have children, but the very fact that we choose to lay solid foundations now, is a blessing and God will reward us. In Jesus name we pray, amen.