February 15
Faithful Prayers
for the Next Generation
“Think about how powerful he is. Think about the strong walls of the city. Then you can tell the next generation about them.”
Psalm 48:13 (NIrV)
Ella and Jacob sat at the kitchen table, their Bibles open. It was their nightly ritual to read Scripture and pray for their children, Michael and Isabella. From the time their kids were toddlers, they had shared stories of God’s faithfulness and taught them how to pray. Yet now, as young adults, Michael and Isabella wanted nothing to do with church or faith.
“Mom, Dad, I respect your beliefs, but I need to find my own path,” Isabella had said during dinner one evening. Michael was even more dismissive, often rolling his eyes when his parents talked about God.
Ella’s heart ached as she watched her children drift farther away from the truths they had tried so hard to instill. Some nights, doubt crept in. “What if we’ve failed them?” she asked Jacob.
Jacob sighed deeply but took her hand. “We’ve done our part, Ella. Now it’s up to God to work in their hearts. Psalm 48:13 reminds us to tell the next generation about His power. That’s what we’re doing—planting seeds. We may not see the fruit right away, but God’s timing is perfect.”
One particularly tough evening, Ella poured out her heart to God. “Lord, I don’t understand why Michael and Isabella are turning away. Please protect them and draw them closer to You. Help me trust in Your plan, even when it’s hard to see.”
Over the years, Ella and Jacob continued to share God’s love through their actions, showing patience, kindness, and unwavering faith. Michael and Isabella didn’t immediately return to church, but they noticed their parents’ consistent joy and peace.
While Ella and Jacob didn’t see the immediate results they longed for, they found comfort in knowing that God was in control. They kept praying, trusting that the seeds they had planted would grow in God’s time.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, thank You for entrusting us with the responsibility to share Your love with the next generation.
When we feel discouraged because we don’t see immediate results, remind us that Your timing is perfect.
Help us remain faithful in prayer, trusting that You are working in the hearts of our loved ones even when we cannot see it.
Strengthen us to be living examples of Your power and grace.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
