Heavenly Father, we come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. We lift up KemStew's sons, Aamir and Shi’mek, to You, O Lord. We pray that You would instill in them a deep desire to serve You, the Most High, the Holy One of Israel, with all their hearts.
Lord, Your Word says in Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." We ask that You guide Aamir and Shi’mek in the paths of righteousness. May their hearts turn away from ungodly influences and be drawn to music and activities that glorify Your name, as it is written in Psalm 100:2, "Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!"
Father, we pray that they would spend time in Your presence and develop a deep relationship with You. Let them be repulsed by sin and convicted by the Holy Spirit whenever they stray. As it is written in Psalm 119:11, "I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."
We pray for a strong desire within them to win souls and save lives, to be a gift and blessing to others. Let them bring joy and not pain, as Your Word says in Proverbs 11:30, "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise."
Lord, protect them from bad company and negative influences. Surround them with godly friends and mentors. Your Word in 1 Corinthians 15:33 reminds us, "Do not be deceived: 'Bad company ruins good morals.'"
We also pray that they would meet the right wives, women who are devoted servants of You and who would be loved by their whole family. May their future relationships be blessed and pleasing to You.
Father, we lift up Shi’mek specifically, asking for maturity and wisdom. Help him to grow out of childish ways and take on the responsibilities of adulthood. We ask for Your mercy and grace upon KemStew, acknowledging past mistakes and seeking Your forgiveness. Your Word in 1 John 1:9 assures us, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.