The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:12 that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

There are forces from the pit of hell that want to destroy our children. However, God does not want us to live in fear, wondering what will happen to them every second of their lives.

Instead of giving in to the fear the enemy strives to plant in our minds, we must seize every opportunity we have to pray for our children. Because of the world we live in and its constantly deteriorating state, we cannot afford to be traditional in prayer.

Desperate times call for desperate action.

That means speaking the promises of God over your life and the lives of your children daily.

Here are some promises you can declare over your children every day:

And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
(Isa. 54:13)

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
(Heb. 1:14)

The Greek word for salvation, is soteria, which means "rescue or safety; deliverance, health, salvation."

In other words, this verse tells us that angels have been sent forth to minister to us, because we are heirs of God's promises of protection, safety and preservation. God has sent angels to minister to and serve us and our children. That's their job.

Send Them Off With Power & Protection
It's vital that parents plead the blood of Jesus over their children every morning and release the angels of God to carry them safely wherever they need to go. This paralyzes the forces of darkness that threaten to destroy our families.

Praying for their protection is one way to express godly love for your family.

Now is the time to evaluate your life and pay close attention to areas that may be lacking. You may have allowed daily prayer and confession to fall by the wayside.

Or you may have forgotten how to express love to the members of your family. Whatever the case may be, it's up to you to correct the situation.

Don't let another day go by without showing God's love to your family. Allow Him to direct your path so that your home can be filled to the brim with God's peace and abundance.

Source: Lord, Teach Me How To Love by Creflo A. Dollar Jr.
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishing