I made one of these awesome albums in July 2007 under the direction of my "old" friend Beth (Townsend) Wadsworth (you know you've been friends for a long time when you use maiden names!). This was a project that several Creative Memories consultants had thought up, where you have one page per day (so a 32-page album--31 days plus a title page) and you use it daily to pray for different things for your children or grandchildren. Each page contains a picture or two plus a journal spot to record thoughts, insights, and answered prayers. We're offering these workshops again this spring (2008)--ask about dates available!!
The days go as follows:
1
salvation"Lord, let salvation spring up within my children, that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory," (Isaiah 45:8, 2 Timothy 2:10).
2
growth in grace"I pray that they may 'grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,' " (2 Peter 3:18).
3
love"Grant, Lord, that my children may learn to 'live a life of love,' through the Spirit who dwells in them," (Ephesians 5:2, Galatians 5:22).
4
honesty and integrity"May integrity and honesty be their virtue and their protection," (Psalm 25:21, NLT).
5
self-control"Father, help my children not to be like many others around them, but let them be 'alert and self-controlled' in all they do," (1 Thessalonians 5:6).
6
a love for God's Word"May my children grow to find your Word 'more precious than gold, than much pure gold; [and] sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb,' " (Psalm 19:10).
7
justice"God, help my children to love justice as you do and to 'act justly' in all they do," (Psalm 11:7, Micah 6:8).
8
mercy"May my children always 'be merciful, as [their] Father is merciful,' " (Luke 6:36).
9
respect (for self, others, authority)"Father, grant that my children may 'show proper respect to everyone,' as your Word commands," (1 Peter 2:17a).
10
strong, biblical self-esteem"Help my children develop a strong self-esteem that is rooted in the realization that they are 'God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus,' " (Ephesians 2:10).
11
faithfulness" 'Let love and faithfulness never leave [my children],' but bind these twin virtues around their necks and write them on the tablet of their hearts," (Proverbs 3:3).
12
courage"May my children always 'Be strong and courageous' in their character and in their actions," (Deuteronomy 31:6).
13
purity" 'Create in [them] a pure heart, O God,' and let their purity of heart be shown in their actions," (Psalms 51:10).
14
kindness"Lord, may my children 'always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else,' " (1 Thessalonians 5:15).
15
generosity"Grant that my children may 'be generous and willing to share [and so] lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age,' " (1 Timothy 6:18-19).
16
peace, peaceability"Father, let my children 'make every effort to do what leads to peace,' " (Romans 14:19).
17
joy"May my children be filled 'with the joy given by the Holy Spirit,' " (1 Thessalonians 1:6).
18
perseverance"Lord, teach my children perseverance in all they do, and help them especially to 'run with perseverance the race marked out for [them],' " (Hebrews 12:1).
19
humility"God, please cultivate in my children the ability to 'show true humility toward all,' " (Titus 3:2).
20
compassion"Lord, please clothe my children with the virtue of compassion," (Colossians 3:12).
21
responsibility"Grant that my children may learn responsibility, 'for each one should carry his own load,'" (Galatians 6:5).
22
contentment"Father, teach my children 'the secret of being content in any and every situation. …through him who gives [them] strength,' " (Philippians 4:12-13).
23
faith"I pray that faith will find root and grow in my children's hearts, that by faith they may gain what has been promised to them," (Luke 17:5-6, Hebrews 11:1-40).
24
a servant heart"God, please help my children develop servant hearts, that they may serve wholeheartedly, 'as to the Lord, and not to men,' " (Ephesians 6:7, KJV).
25
hope"May the God of hope grant that my children may overflow with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit," (Romans 15:13).
26
the willingness and ability to work hard"Teach my children, Lord, to value work and to work hard at everything they do, 'as working for the Lord, not for men,' " (Colossians 3:23).
27
a passion for God"Lord, please instill in my children a soul that 'followeth hard after thee,' a heart that clings passionately to you," (Psalm 63:8, KJV).
28
self-discipline"Father, I pray that my children may develop self-discipline, that they may acquire 'a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair,' " (Proverbs 1:3).
29
prayerfulness"Grant, Lord, that my children's lives may be marked by prayerfulness, that they may learn to 'pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests," (Ephesians 6:18).
30
gratitude"Help my children to live lives that are always 'overflowing with thankfulness,' 'always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,' " (Colossians 2:7, Ephesians 5:20).
31
a heart for missions"Lord, please help my children to develop a heart for missions, a desire to see your glory declared among the nations, your marvelous deeds among all peoples," (Psalms 96:3).
