THE POWER OF A PRAYING MOTHER

1 Samuel 1:9-18King James Version (KJV)

9 So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the Lord. 10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore. 11 And she vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head. 12 And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli marked her mouth. 13 Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. 14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee. 15 And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord. 16 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto. 17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him. 18 And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.

What do we need to pray for our Children?

• Prayer heals our Children.
• Prayer make your children to become kings in the land.
• Prayer for financial breakthrough for our Children
• Prayer manifests in the life of our children.
• Prayer strengthens our children.
• Prayer protect our children from all evil.
• Prayer bring supernatural supply.
• Prayer conquers.
• Prayer change the destiny of our Children.
• Pray bring down the glory of God in the life of our Children.
• Prayer direct the steps of our children.
• Prayer qualify our Children.
• Prayer make our Children great.
• Prayer changes everything.

Behind every great man is a praying mother. The Bible shares an important illustration of the influence of godly mother through the life of Timothy. Little is known about his mother, but the brief insights shared offer powerful principles for today.

A Praying Mother Has Sincere Faith

Paul wrote to Timothy, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also” (2 Timothy 1:5). The sincere faith Timothy experienced was an extension of being raised by a godly mother named Eunice and a godly grandmother named Lois. Their influence led to his openness to the good news of Jesus under the teaching of the apostle Paul.

A Praying Mother Cares for Her Family Despite Circumstances

We know little about Lois, the mother of Timothy. However, it was clear her husband was a Greek Gentile, while she was a Jew (Acts 16:1). This mixed marriage would have presented several challenges for marriage and raising children.

Despite these and other difficulties, the faith of Lois did not end nor fade. When the apostle Paul spoke of her faith during Timothy’s adult years, she was still known for her faithful devotion to God.

A Praying Mother Connects Her Child with Godly Influences

In Acts 16:2, we are told, “The believers at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him [Timothy].” Lois both loved God and helped Timothy by connecting him with other godly influences in the early church.

A praying mother realizes that raising godly children takes a team—God, the mother, the child, and other godly men and women within the body of Christ. This is especially true if the father is absent or is not a believer, as may have been the case with Timothy. A mother can serve as a godly influence, yet must also work together with other believers who will invest in her child’s life.

A Praying Mother Prepares Her Child to Serve God

Fourth, a godly mother raises a child to release her child. Timothy was a young adult by the time Paul visited his town in Acts 16. Paul selected him as part of his missionary team that would take them throughout parts of Europe to share the good news of Jesus and begin new churches.

Some mothers are reluctant to either prepare their children for ministry or to release them to do so. While no details are recorded, we only see that when the time was right, Timothy left everything behind, including his mother, to serve the Lord. Her sincere faith had helped prepare him for a time when he would move beyond home to make a difference in the lives of others.

We can observe two actions points in these words. First, take time to thank and honor your mother for her prayers and godly influence in your life. Let her know the time invested in you has not been wasted, but has helped you to live in better ways.

Second, for mothers, remember the significant value you add to your child through your prayers and actions. You are the first and often the most influential person in your child’s life. This is both a tremendous responsibility and blessing. Continue to pray, to serve, and to enjoy every moment in your wonderful role as a mother.

About My Mother

A praying mother makes a huge difference as that is the only way we battle the forces of darkness desiring our children–we go over the head of the ruler of this world to the King. There are so many of us that have also discovered that it is even better to add the prayers of other mom to our own–multiplied prayer! We come together in Moms in Prayer groups worldwide to pray scripturally–the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God–and specifically for our children and their schools.

As I was growing up as a child, what I learn from my Mother is how she spend her precious time to prayed for her children for God to bless them and guide them in anything they are doing. and I see that prayer really work that why I search and compile this article to help other women there.

The life of my Mother was so awesome, is not only praying for us but she live a life of legacy for us, by being honest and sincere to her husband and neighbor around. 

May God Bless you as you read this article in Jesus name