POWER TO STAND
“The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand..” – Proverbs 12:7
This verse speaks of two primary things. First, it implies that a life of righteousness tends to bring stability and long-term growth to a family—the “house” as a whole will stand. Second, it speaks God’s promise to the individual offspring; that in times of trouble, disappointment, lack, and even times of oppression and persecution, the seed of the righteous will stand. They wuill not back down, give up, or waver. They will stand fast, resisting temptation and possessing their God-given inheritance.
This is part of the legacy godly fathers and mothers pass down. When the children of the righteous watch their parents go through tough times—and survive by fighting the good fight of faith and seizing God’s promises—they learn to imitate the same tenacious behavior. Example engenders in their hearts the same determination to stand, and the family tradition continues.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord God, I believe that my children will stand firm, trusting in the promises of God no matter what they face in life. I confess that Joshua and Mikayla will stand against temptation when it entices, stand for the truth when others compromise, and “stand in the gap” for others (Ezek. 22:30). Finally, I pray that Joshua and Mikayla will never be intimidated by fearful things in life but will “stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord” (Exod. 14:13). In the name of Jesus, amen (let it be so)!
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