Prayer for Family - Day 13

Bear with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgive each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
Colossians 3:13

As they said, “The family that prays together, stays together.” It is also important to pray for the strength and unity of your family. Ask God to be in the center of your household and pray that your family bonds will strengthen.
If your family is facing a rupture right now, include a prayer of reconciliation for the members involved. We may not always be in good terms with our family, but we should always try to make peace and love each other.

Now that we have a steppingstone towards praying for family unity, picture this.
Morning alarms go off, it’s time to get out of bed and begin your day. Family members are walking by one another exchanging good mornings or not. Everyone has finished what needs to be done to face the day, but this day is different. Instead of everyone going their way to start the day, everyone gathers for a moment to acknowledge God, His Son Jesus – our Savior and the Holy Spirit- our Comforter in prayer.
If you can picture your family doing this tomorrow morning and just need a little guidance. Take a look at the example below as one way to start your day with family prayer.
 
Prayer: Lord God, we thank you for a brand-new day and for each day you have bestowed upon every one of us to appreciate and be a steward of your creations. Thank You for every life in this household, and we are thankful for the family you have blessed us with to show your love and protection. We praise and glorify you for giving to us loving parents to care for our needs, provide for us, and give us unconditional love, and children that show pure love like yours. Thank you, Lord God, for the unwavering blessings you’ve given us, and for the love You have always shown. We pray that every one of us would keep a grateful heart throughout the day. In Your name, we pray. Amen.

Day 12
Written by M. Eddie Ortiz