For the next two days we will be praying almost selfishly, because we are essentially praying for ourselves as Ember's parents. However, this is not for our own benefit. We want to ensure that the role we each play in Ember's life aligns with God's design for godly parents, and that we make the best decisions in molding and shaping our daughter.
Today I pray for myself, as Ember's mother:
Lord, I am so completely grateful to be given the opportunity to be a mother. I am praying, for Ember's sake, that you will help me to be a good one. Help me to be the woman, wife and mother that I am supposed to be, so that I can be a good example to my daughter. I know that she will learn how to be a godly woman from watching her mother, so show me anything in my life that might hinder her from learning that lesson well. Help me to grow and mature in whatever areas are needed for me to become a fit shepherd for my daughter. Give me the knowledge and the wisdom to make the best decisions for her care and education (with my husband's help and insight of course). I pray that her father and I would model a healthy and loving relationship for her, and that she would grow up feeling safe and secure in her home. Lord teach me how to be a loving caregiver, a creative teacher, and a fair disciplinarian. Help me to know when to hold on and when to let go. Lord, I ask that Ember would not inherit the negative traits of her mother, such as perfectionism, anxiety, and a critical spirit. Help me to deal with those things and not pass them on to my daughter. Give me the strength to bear the load of responsibility that is about to be placed on my shoulders, and lead me and guide me in Your path so that I may show my daughter the way.
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