What I want for my daughters

I want your work to fulfill you, but not consume you.

I want you happy, but only remain there if you’re holy.

I want tears to flow unhindered, but to always have an end.

I want you to receive grace, but turn it around and give it away.

I want you to know the love of a man, not to complete you, but to complement you.

I want “Mommy! I wuv you!” ringing in your ears, but you still bring the sound to grandma’s.

I want laughter to be your specialty, but joy of the Lord be your strength.

I want your body strong and healthy, but used up for His service.

I want you to love your life, but only because Jesus centers it.

I want you to feel passionately, but you to channel it godly.

I want your friendships deep, but not dependent.

I want you to know God with no but’s...

…so you can live
full-force and
all-out and
exuberantly and
tenderly,

for His glory
for His glory
for His glory.

If not for His glory,
you’ll
have
missed
it
all.

Please, Lord. 
Give what You want.
All for Your glory.

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What do you pray for your children?