We often told our children we want them to be their own person… that we don’t want them to be like anyone else.
But as I was perusing the people of the Bible, I realized that there were some amazing characteristics in some amazing characters of Sacred Text who I really want my sons to be like.
So, for the past year or so, I’ve been praying this prayer.
“Lord, make my sons…
- Humble like Moses
- Courageous like Deborah
- Brave like Joshua
- Encouraging like Barnabas
- Zealous like Peter
- Bold like Paul
- Dedicated like David
- Yielded like Mary
- Determined like Nehemiah
- Faithful like Abraham
And I can think of so many other biblical giants whom I pray my sons will emulate.
Don’t get me wrong…I want them to be who God created them to be. But I also want to see some of the qualities of these men and women of God birthed in the hearts and lives of my sons. And most of all… I want them to be like Jesus.
WHO DO YOU WANT YOUR CHILDREN TO BE LIKE?
Stephanie Shott is the founder of The M.O.M. Initiative, a ministry devoted to making mentoring intentionally missional. She is an author and a popular speaker who helps women live full, fearless and faithful lives. To invite Stephanie to speak at your next event, visit her website at www.stephanieshott.com. To find out more about The M.O.M. Initiative or to begin a M.O.M. Mentor Group, visit www.themominitiative.com.
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