God, I Pray For My Kidsنموونە

God, Grant My Child Faithful Friends

As humans, we’re created to be social creatures. Some people are most comfortable with a large group of friends, while others prefer to have one really close friend. Either way, friendship is an important element in our lives.

For children, friendship is an important way to live a fulfilled, contented life. Good friends support each other through the good and hard times. Over time, children learn how to be a good friend and how to love others.

But sometimes, these same friends can lead us into sin, pull us from the faith, entice us to make bad decisions, and give bad advice. As Paul said, “Bad company corrupts good character” (1 Corinthians 15:33).

In our verse today, we learn important characteristics of a good friend. It’s interesting that “friend” is singular—“A friend who sticks closer than a brother.” The significance of friends is found in the quality, not quantity. It is wise to pray for our children to have a close, God-honoring friend. Over and over in Proverbs, we are called to pick out friends among the wise. A good friend whose loyalty surpasses a blood relative can be found in Jesus.

Suggested Prayer:

Lord God, we pray that You would stay near to all children who are in need of a good, loving friend. Please provide bonds of friendship with others who would encourage and influence them to seek You, and to make good decisions. Let them be drawn to an uplifting community where they can flourish and contribute.

In the midst of hopelessness is when a friend is needed the most. I pray for children around the world who are without hope. Provide them with a good friend who loves You. May they stand together for justice and receive hope from You.