Proverbs 14: 26
He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.
This looks like a promise that a godly man's children will also be saved.
But I see some of God's men, like King David and some of the other kings in Judah, who were not consistently good fathers, and not all of their children followed in their faith.
So I see this "refuge" as a choice each child must decide to avail him/herself of. It is there, close and prepared to protect, but if the individual chooses to run from it, there is no forcing them into it.
O my Father, Abba, Daddy, I pray that the secure fortress of my late husband's awe and fear of the Lord, be a refuge for all of his children.
I praise You, You are God, the Lord God Almighty, Maker and Sustainer of everything that is. Your Word is steadfast and secure, and not one jod or tittle will fall or fail until all is fulfilled. And Your purposes for everything You made will be accomplished in Your time, according to Your Plan.
Father, please keep me out of Your way as You work in my children's lives and hearts, drawing them to Yourself.
Cover this new year with Your hand of protection and peace, a shield against the enemy and his machinations.
Father, mend the relationships that divide this family, and unite us in Your compassion and forgiveness and mercies.
Glorify Yourself in this whole family and household.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
