26/05/2026
OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL
DATE: WEDNESDAY MAY 27TH 2026
THEME: PRAYERS FOR CHILDREN
MEMORISE: And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men. 1 Samuel 2:26
READ: Psalms 125:3-5
3 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.
4 Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.
Prayers:
1. Father, I thank You for the gift of children in my family, local assembly, community, and indeed all over the world.
2. Father, as we celebrate Children's Day today, let all the children have an unforgettable divine encounter that will transform their lives for good, in Jesus' name.
3. Father, please help all the children around the world to grow in godly wisdom and stature. May they know You, love Your ways, and stay on the path of righteousness all their lives, in Jesus' name.
4. Father, please create a longing for You in the hearts of all the children around the world. Pour out Your Spirit upon them afresh and let them love You with all their hearts, in Jesus' name.
5. Father, please let Your favour rest on all the children around the world. Open doors of blessings and opportunities to their parents and guardians so that they will be able to provide for their needs.
6. Father, please protect all the children around me from satan's evil plans and surround them with Your angels and a wall of fire.
7. Father, please protect all the children in the world from ungodly addictions. They will not be slaves to lustful desires, sin, or satan, in Jesus' name.
8. Father, please let all the children around me keep godly companies in their schools, churches, and wherever they find themselves. They will not be companions of fools but will be surrounded by wise friends, teachers, and mentors, in Jesus' name.
9. Father, please keep sicknesses and diseases far from all the children around me. May they grow old in good health and strength, in Jesus' name.
10. Father, please position all the children around me in Your purpose at this early stage of their lives. Don't let them wander outside Your will for them, in Jesus' name.
11. Father, please give all the children around me hearts of obedience. May their lives be pleasing to You because they will know Your laws and obey them, in Jesus' name.
12. Your personal prayer points for children all over the world.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Job 1-4
AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
HYMN 22: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER
1 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father's throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter's snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
and gladly take my station there,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
3 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
believe his word, and trust his grace,
I'll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
