14 Honest Prayers for Mama BearsSample

## Day 5: Fostering Gratitude and Contentment (For this prayer, whenever you see "[child]," sub in the name of the child you are praying for). Lord, I pray for Godly contentment in [child]—a virtue that can only come through gratitude. It is so hard when [his/her] friends are getting things we cannot afford. My child may not have the best of everything, but [he/she] has everything needed for life, godliness, and good works (2 Peter1:3; 2 Corinthians 9:8). I pray that [he/she] would not compare [his/her] own situation against [his/her] peers or covet that which is not [his/hers]. Bring it to [child’s] attention when others have less than [he/she] does; may [he/she] see it as an opportunity to practice generosity. I pray You would give [him/her] the eyes to see the nontangible gifts You have provided: a loving family, safety, security, and a peaceful home with parents who love [him/her]. Not every child can say the same. May [he/she] value what You value and only yearn for that which will aid in advancing Your Kingdom. ### Honest Habit Before bed every night (or at the dinner table), have each person say what he or she is most thankful for that day.