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Published : May 15, 2009 |
Author : Kendra Smiley
Category : S. Encouragement for Mama | Total Views
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 Kendra Smiley
Kendra's role-of-a-lifetime began over 35 years ago when she and her husband, John, were married. Together, they have raised three sons. John, a school teacher turned salesman, was a pilot in the Air Force and Air Force Reserves for 30 years. A natural-born entrepreneur, Kendra kept the home fires burning, while growing a home-based business, serving as a youth leader in her church for over 20 years, and staying active in her community. Her work as a mother, entrepreneur, church and community leader did not go unnoticed. In 2001, she was chosen as the Illinois Mother of the Year.
"My best choice," Kendra gladly shares, "Was made right after I was married. That's when I realized my personal need for a savior. It wasn't enough to believe God was real, I needed to make the choice to receive him as my personal savior." The Smiley household started on a Christ-centered journey that continues to this day.
Today, Kendra enjoys the fruits of her choices. She has written more than half a dozen books, spoken to thousands around the country (and abroad), founded and distributed a daily radio program -- today heard on more than 50 stations. Kendra connects with people whereever she is -- teaching individuals to make the next right choice.
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Praying Into The Life of Your Child (or Grandchildren)
Monday, May 11, 2009
Last Thursday was the National Day of Prayer, which is a wonderful thing to participate in. But how do you nurture the practice of prayer for and with your children on a daily basis? Here are a few suggestions:
- First, it's never too early to begin praying for your children. James 5:16...The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Praying the Word is always effective. (e.g. Col. 3:14...And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.)
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Pray for wisdom for your child. Pray that he will make good and Godly choices. And, of course, the best choice anyone can make is to choose to follow Jesus. |
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Pray for courage for your child. She will need courage to stand apart from the crowd when necessary. It takes courage to trust the word of God when others are encouraging disobedience. Courage is not a lack of fear, it is fear rightly placed. We are instructed to fear the Lord. (Deu.t 6:13) |
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Pray for your child's protection and also for the concerns of your child's life which will vary from day to day and as your child matures. |
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Pray with your child - starting the day with prayer, ending the day with prayer, praying at mealtime and also throughout the day. Allow your child to establish the direction of those prayers. Ultimately, they will be praying on their own. |
- When that independence arrives, I would encourage you to pray that your
son or daughter makes the "next right choice." You do not have to know
all the details in order ask for the Lord's intervention.
Read More on www.kendrasmiley.com
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