February 6, 2023: Praying For Your Family

“The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” (John 6:63, NLT) 

Spirit and life! I love the sound of those two words rolling off the lips of Jesus! One of the best things I can do for my family is to pray the Word of God over their lives and into their hearts. Praying the Word of God releases the supernatural ability of God to work in that family member's life. Praying the Word of God over their lives releases angels to help them. “What role then, do the angels have? The angels are spirit-messengers sent by God to serve those who are going to be saved.” (Hebrews 1:14, TPT)

If believers had more revelation of the power of their prayers, especially for family, they would pray and not lose heart! I am so thankful to have praying parents who fought for my salvation in the place of prayer. I still ask them to pray for me. They may have gray hair, but they have tested faith. They know how to contend in the spirit for my family and me. Spouses who pray for one another are doing themselves a favor! Parents who pray for their children are contending for generations yet to come. Life is hard enough, let alone doing it without the help of God. I want my wife, sons, and grandkids to have the greatest advantage I can give them—Spirit and Life, from the heart of a loving husband, proud father, and awesome pawpaw!