Guard Their Steps, Lord.

Psalm 37:23-24 “The Lord makes firm the steps

    of the one who delights in him;

though he may stumble, he will not fall,

    for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”

We cheered when our sons and daughters took their first steps, but now we pray as they walk on their own.  We can’t hold their hands to ensure they take careful steps.  We’re not there to catch them if they fall.   We need to entrust them to the Lord.  He can guide their steps so much better than we ever could.  Today, let’s pray that He does just that.

“Lord, today I pray that (name) would trust in You and find their delight in You.  Make (name)’s steps firm.  Ensure that they move alongside You and in the direction of Your will for their life.  I pray that in every moment of every day, You would hold (name) close and would surround them with Your protection.  Be a lamp to their feet and a light to their path.  Keep (name from stumbling) but if that happens, Lord, I pray that they would cling tightly to Your hand and trust that You will hold them up and keep them secure.  Grow them, strengthen them and mature them in You.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.”