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So…where do you place your trust? In man? In government? In a human system? At the end of the day, all human efforts will fail, and all systems will falter. This week, using Psalm 118 as our guide, we are praying for our children (and grandchildren). Today let’s pray that they always place their trust in the living God.

Psalm 118:8-9
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.

We are dependent people, forced to trust others. Every time I open a bag of jumbo cracked pepper sunflower seeds (my new favorite), I must trust that a “cracked” person didn’t apply the cracked pepper! We must trust others, but we can’t trust in others. When we trust in others to provide what only God can fulfill, we will always be disappointed and live in a dangerous spot.

Let’s pray that our children seek refuge in the Lord.

Heavenly Father,

(Name your children) are surrounded by influencers today. Teachers, advisors, coaches, and friends are pouring into their lives. Help my children to know the difference between trusting a person and trusting in a person.

May you always be their refuge. May you be the place they run to for safety and protection. May they find acceptance and love in their relationship with you. May you be the One they cling to when life is kicking up a storm.

I pray for our married children (name them). Help each couple have a deep love and commitment to one other, and help them guard against trying to find in their spouse what can only be found in you. Only you can meet the deepest longing of their hearts.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen.