Praying for My Family Part 2Sample

THE ENEMY'S TOOL: DEVASTATION

The third tool that the enemy uses in our families is devastation. This refers to the things that happen in our lives that are often out of our control, such as a medical issue, a car accident, or a natural disaster. It could also be the fracturing of a marriage or the scorn of a child toward their parents. These things leave us feeling devastated, like there is no hope and that we are alone. Families can be torn apart from one devastating moment, and Satan loves when this happens.

But God is always present with us in our suffering. He is in control of every situation, and he can redeem everything for his glory. It is so hard to remember these truths in the moment, but he is not afraid of our feelings, and he welcomes us to come to him in prayer when we are devastated, and he will care for us and carry us through those times. If a family isn’t currently in this type of season, we can pray for preparation and for the strength to turn to the Lord in those times.

Ask Yourself:
- How have I responded to devastating circumstances in the past? How has Satan used them to try to destroy my family?
- How can I remind myself and my family that God is in control even when it doesn’t feel like it?

Pause to Pray for your family: Use today’s scriptures to pray for times of devastation and for you and your family to turn to Jesus. Use this prompt to get started -

Lord God, I know that you are in control even in times of suffering...help my family to trust you when we feel devastated by... remind me of the promise of heaven and your presence with us in these circumstances... Amen.