Dear Ones:
The Apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians 15:17, made a most demonstrative, and radical statement: “…and if Christ is not raised (from the dead), your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins.” What is he saying? Again, it is very simple. There is a God, who has testified by nature, history, and primarily in His Son, of His love for us, and His saving power. IF this is true, then this fact will have a resounding, and radical effect on the believer’s life. In other words, there is a God who hears and answers prayer, for Christ IS risen from the dead.
It is the role of every father to provide for the nourishment, shelter, and guidance of his children. In that role, perhaps his greatest ministry is that of prayer, believing prayer. Numerous are the instances when parents came to Christ for their children, some of whom were sick, had died, or needed deliverance. In EVERY case, in response to the parent’s seeking heart, God answered. And so, it is with this reality in mind that the prayer of a father is made for you, his children.
The key word in this prayer is “established,” meaning “rooted and grounded, founded upon…immovable.”
Dear Father, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, knowing that You accept me because of Who Jesus IS, and what He has DONE on the cross, I come to bring every one of my children, their spouses, and grand children to You.. It is for Your sake, glory and honor, that I order this prayer unto You: “By Thy Spirit, in the fullest measure possible, ESTABLISH them IN CHRIST. Grant them the knowledge of this inseparable, unalterable union with Christ, strengthening them to take their stand forever on Thy truth, relying wholly on Thy faithfulness. Secondly, ESTABLISH them in fellowship (Communion) with You, the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Teach them what it means to truly walk in the light, knowing thorough cleansing from sin, and true, profound fellowship with You, as they trust the Holy Spirit to meet every present need. Thirdly, ESTABLISH them in their calling, that blessed purpose for which You brought them into this world, and for which, you equip them fully for the realization of this purpose. Fourthly, ESTABLISH them in fellowship with the other believers, disciples of Christ, in the body of Christ, and thus, seeing and knowing the reality of the fellowship of the Spirit, in the body of Christ, being encouraged and inspired. And lastly, ESTABLISH them in their specific homes, with spouses of like mind and heart, committed together to love and serve you, bringing up their children to love You. May they be forever founded, grounded, rooted in the love of God, as all of these aspects of living are realized in their lives. I pray this with thanksgiving and praise. For You are worthy to be honored and glorified by their lives, and ours. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
May God grant me to trust Him fully for the full realization of this prayer in your lives. And may you trust Him to meet you every day, realizing that your purpose is eternal, and the means for the realization of it, are endless. God is faithful, who will meet us all as we pray, believe, obey, and SEE His hand working, SEE His glory revealed.
Love, Dad