Week 1: For the Knowledge of God:  Dear God, the Psalmist declares, "Be still, and know that I am God"(Psalm 46:10). In their busyness, may my children have quiet moments in which they think and reflect about God in their lives.

Week 2: For salvation: Loving God, the Apostle Paul reminds us that the Gospel " is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes"(Romans 1:16).  Help my children learn to trust in you early in their lives and remain faithfully committed to your ways throughout their lives.

Week 3: For myself as a parent: Gracious God, fill me with sensitivity and insight that I may understand the best ways to guide my children so they may grow in your wisdom and love.

Week 4: For parenting patience: Loving God, although family life is often hectic and busy, help me to listen with patience to the worries, troubles, and problems my children may have.

Week 5:For kindness of speech: Gracious God, so many children have been deeply wounded because they have been the brunt of criticism, teasing, and taunting.  May my children exhibit kindness in their speech. Let the words of Psalm 19:14 be true for my children: "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight."

Week 6: To recognize their mistakes: Dear God, may my children recognize when they are wrong and take responsibility where they are at fault. Give them a deep and sincere desire to put things right as quickly as possible.

Week 7: For love: Gracious God, let my children follow the command of Jesus to "love one another' (John 13: 34). Let them reach out with love to all within their sphere of influence.

Week 8: For spiritual stability: Oh, God, in times of moral uncertainty and temptation, empower my children to exhibit moral stability.  May the words of Joshua have a firm grip in their hearts: "You are to hold fast to the Lord your God" (Joshua 23:8).

Week 9: To help bear burdens: Loving God, let it be that my children are the ones who quickly reach out, helping to lift the burdens of others.  Through my example, may my children understand the importance of fufilling the call of scripture to "carry each other's burdens"(Gal 6:2).

Week 10: To be instruments of peace: Gracious God, may my children guide their thoughts, words, and actions by the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi: "Make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy."

Week 11: To celebrate humanity: Dear God, this world is filled with beautiful people, all of whom are your children. May my own children be free of discriminatory and judgmental attitudes toward others.  Let them appreciate and celebrate the fact that people are red and yellow, black and white, tall and short, rich and poor, young and old.

Week 12: For spiritual and emotional growth: Loving God, let my children be like Jesus who "grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men"(Luke 2:52).

Week 13: To be salt and light: Gracious God, may my children learn how to cooperate rather than compete, and to console rather than condemn.  Even in their limited circles of influence, may they be "the salt of the earth" and the "light of the world"(Matt 5:13-14).

Week 14: For protection: Eternal God, as my children go out this day may your loving protection go ahead of them, be behind them, hover over them, and stand beside them.  This day protect them from every danger, disease, trauma.

Week 15: For faith in times of difficulty: Dear God, whenever my children face trial, trouble, or fear, let them naturally turn to you for guidance and strength. May my children know this powerful promise of scripture: "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneateh are the everlasting arms"Deut. 33:27).