When you lay you down to sleep, do you ask God your parents to keep? 
Is praying for your parents a regular part of our quiet time? I don’t mean just thinking positive thought about them, or hoping good things will come their way. Do you pray for them? Do you approach the throne of God on their behalf asking for God’s direction, God’s blessing, and God’s presence to be real in their lives?
Part of the maturation process into adulthood is that you move from a relationship of dependence into interdependence (notice interdependence, and not independence). This affects all areas of your life including emotions, finances, and spiritual growth. You should be moving from a position of them helping you, into a place where you encourage one another in your faith.
I asked parents what they wanted they wanted you to pray for, and here are a few things that they said.
“I would love my kids to pray for me, asking for my health, wisdom, strength through difficulties, and peace. “
“I would pray that they would pray for my illness, and that God would use me through it to reach the lost.”
“I would also love to ask them to pray for the blessing of our family to remain close all the days of our lives.”
“I would love if my kids prayed for us. Our health, to enjoy life, to stay connected to them, and continue to walk in faith.”
How you pray for them, is really dependent on who they are. What are their struggles, their strengths, and current circumstances? What we pray is not nearly as important as the fact that we do pray.
Notice their similar language. “I would love…” It seems as if many of your parents don’t feel as if you do, but would LOVE it if you did. Even as I write, I am moved and convicted of my short-comings in this area of my life.
So rather than just talking about prayer. Let’s do some praying.
1. Take a moment right now to pray for your parents.
Thinking of their personal struggles and obstacles they are currently facing in their lives. Don’t click a link, or move to point #2, until you have done it. Truly…
2. Go back to point #1, until you really did it.
I warned you.
3. Add your parents to a regular prayer list.
You don’t have to be an organizational nut to have a prayer list. A prayer list can keep you from unhealthy repetition, and endless selfish requests.
4. Send them a note telling them that you prayed for them.
Now you can click away – to your facebook, e-mail, or skype to send them a message that you prayed for them.
Our relationships will deepen as we pray for one another.
Thank God for sending you to remind us of what We ought to do….!!!
God bless