^{Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. (James 5:16, KJV).}

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There is a highly important work which cannot be ignored without eternal consequences: To help restore peace and harmony in the family.

We must be humble and realize we have failed in multiple instances. When parents have the courage to recognize their faults before their children and with sincereness ask God and their children for their forgiveness, the door for the work of the Holy Spirit in the heart of each family member opens up.  Our children are waiting to see that the work of Christ in their parent’s lives is real.

Each unconfessed fault is a barrier for their relationship with the Savior.

If more parents had the courage to humble themselves before God and to admit their faults in their relationship with their children, we would see more prodigal sons return to the Father’s house.

If not before, friday, before sundown, we should take care of any misunderstandings and all differences.

What should I confess before my children and family? Each attitude, action or omission that negatively affected his/her life. Reflect on the following questions:

• Did I give a bad example in words, actions or attitude?
• Did I judge wrongly? Did I believe his/her words?
• Did I lack the courage to speak in the appropriate moment? Or did I speak at an inappropriate time?
• Did I discipline or punished you unjustly?
• Did I speak words that didn’t build you up?
• Did I refuse your affection at any time?
• Did I display favoritism?

Only the Holy Spirit can reveal the true condition of our heart and what is it that we must confess before our children and family. Let us ask God to reveal it. The recognition of our fault should bring us to ask God and those who we have wronged for forgiveness. God gives us the courage to confess and enables us to pray with those we’ve hurt and seek His  and their forgiveness. heaven rejoices with each opportunity to touch hearts with God’s forgiving and restoring grace. let us allow the Holy Spirit to work great victories in our family as we obey God’s Word.

My prayer: Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for inviting me to admit my faults before you and before those I’ve hurt. I thank you for the grace you give me to ask your forgiveness and their’s, as well. I thank you for you heal our wounds and you work great victories in answer to prayer. In the name of  Jesus I pray, Amen.

PLEASE, SHARE THIS PROMISE, THAT IT MAY BECOME A BLESSING IN YOUR FAMILY AND MANY MORE FAMILIES.  

This prayer initiative is not done by chance.  Each week we set aside this time to fast and pray specifically for this purpose.

Who? We invite YOU. Join us in prayer and fasting for our children and family.

When?  Each Friday, from 1:00 pm, up to Sabbath at 1:00 pm.

How? After our lunch on Friday, we start fasting: We skip our Friday supper and we also skip breakfast on Sabbath morning. We finish our fast on Sabbath at 1:00 pm (just in time to have the Sabbath lunch with our friends and family!).

NOTE: You can adjust this to your medical needs. One may opt to partially fast by drinking only natural fruit juices or by eating some raw fruit instead of abstaining from food. But it is important that we unite in prayer for our purpose.

Tips for this special time:

• Silently study today’s Bible verse (s).
• Set aside different times throughout the day/night to talk to God regarding your loved ones and those you wish to see in heaven. Prayerfully ask the Lord to fulfill this specific promise in your own life and in the lives of your loved ones.
• Please, remember there are many more united in prayer for this purpose. When you pray, please include a request for all the families united in this endeavor.
• You may want to write this weekend’s Bible verse(s) and place it where it is visible, as a personal reminder.
• When it is time to end the fasting (In time for Sabbath lunch with the family, thank God for the victory that He will give to your family and the rest of the families united in prayer.

Remember: We can achieve victory through prayer.

May the Lord bless you abundantly and grant you the requests of your heart according to His promise and great mercy.