Then little children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them, but Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs." And he laid his hands on them and went on his way.

Matthew 19:13-15

We always want to protect our children. But we can’t be with them at every moment throughout our entire lives. God can and is with them throughout their lives. He loves them even more than we do. We just have to trust. Are you a praying parent? Pray for your children daily. Wrap them in prayer. God does not promise us that nothing bad will happen to them. But as we pray, He will give us peace and He will take care of them in His own way.

Every child needs a praying parent.

Our Daily Bread – November 12, 2003