O Heavenly Father, the Eternal Source of Life, the Loving Shepherd Who gathers His lambs in His arms, the Watchful Guardian Who never abandons His own, the Everlasting Guardian, the Shield of the innocent, the Keeper of Israel Who neither slumbers nor sleeps, I lift before You the children of this generation—those whom You have fearfully and wonderfully made. From the moment of their conception, You have known them; from the foundation of the world, You have ordained their steps – so good Lord, in Your fatherly love and boundless mercy, shield them, protect them, and raise them in the way of righteousness; cover them under the shadow of Your wings; surround them with Your consuming fire; and insulate them from the evils of this age. Lord God Almighty, from Whom all fatherhood derives its name, this world grows darker, its dangers multiplying, its deceptions deepening—but You remain the Light that cannot be overcome, so Father as unrighteousness especially amongst children advances and deception entangles them, let Your light go before them like a pillar of fire, guiding their steps in righteousness. Guard their eyes from corruption, their minds from confusion, their souls from defilement, and their bodies from harm; guard their minds against the lies of this age, their hearts against the seduction of sin, and their bodies against the hands of the wicked; let no evil hand snatch them from Your grip; let no foul spirit pollute their innocence; and O Lord, preserve them from the snares of wickedness that lurk in the shadows of this age. O Righteous Judge, silence the voices of perversion that seek to corrupt their minds. Frustrate the schemes of those who prey on the young. Rebuke the spirits of rebellion, lawlessness, and deception that roam the earth, seeking to claim the next generation. Instead, O Lord, clothe these children with wisdom beyond their years, with understanding that defies the confusion of this world. O Lord, let these children be holy in an unholy world, set apart in a generation that has lost its way; let them be lights that cannot be hidden, voices that speak truth, and hearts that burn only for You; let them walk in discernment, knowing good from evil, choosing truth over lies, righteousness over compromise, holiness over defilement. Grant these my prayers for the sake of little children Your Son, Jesus Christ, so loves, as I ask the same in His name. Amen
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