Job Prays for His Children

When the days of feasting had completed their cycle, Job would send and consecrate them, rising up early in the morning and offering burnt offerings according to the number of them all; for Job said, “Perhaps my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” Thus Job did continually.  (Job 1:5, NASB)

Several years ago I did a Bible study on the book of Job.  I thought that after my diagnosis for ALS, I could learn from Job how to deal with adversity.  There were some things that surprised me.  Looking at the verse above, the authors stressed that Job prayed every morning for his children.  This was before all of his calamity happened.  But I took a lesson from this and doubled down on my efforts to make sure I pray for my children EVERY day. 

Job had seven sons and three daughters.  His children used to take turns hosting feasts for each other.  The verse says, “Job would send and consecrate them, rising up early in the morning and offering burnt offerings according to the number of them all.”  In other words, Job prayed for his children, and prayed for each one.  “This Job did continually.”

Using Job as an example, I make sure to pray for our three wonderful children, their spouses, and our 12 precious grandchildren each morning.  I praise God for putting them into my life; ask God’s blessings on each one; ask God to bless their marriages and their families; to bless their homes and keep peace within them; and for salvation for those who need it.  

Sue and I consider these 18 people to be the most precious earthly gifts with which God has blessed us.  Job certainly had his priorities straight!