This morning, I came across a photo that talked about having a wife who covers a husband with prayer.  Immediately, I thought about how my sons have taken liberty to call me and simply say, “Mom, I NEED you to pray for me!” And I do that.

My younger sons would show up at my job, spontaneously, in need and I’d do “Pop-up Prayer” in the private library, or I’d give them the advice for which they sought.

Sometimes it’s because a friend has tragically passed or they are angry and need prayer to calm them down lest they sin; or they are anxious and know when they are anxious they make bad choices, and they don’t want to make those illogical choices. Or even regarding their education, employment, relationships or business ventures. They know that when they need me (to pray for them) they have my ear, heart, and wisdom of the Holy Ghost.

One time my Jordan was in a conversation with some highly respectable men and husbands, and other youth about the gang activity, shootings, and killings of the youth in the city.  He told them, paraphrasing, “I don’t be scared because my momma prays prayers that cover me for a 70-mile radius.” One youth asked him what that meant, and Jordan says, “No matter WHERE I am, the LORD is protecting me.”

There are so many instances I could mention, for example when my Gerald was in a tumultuous decision-making position and I randomly -not randomly- called him and said, paraphrasing, “DON’T DO IT!  Don’t fall back into that situation because you are desperate!”  The HOLY GHOST sent me to my FIRST FRUIT (GLORAY)… and he lives today, mistakes and all.

Or when my Josue’ was being bullied by his supervisor and he wept because he felt anger about to explode on her.  I was late for work that day, but work was not a priority for me at that moment… my son’s life was.  For sure, had anger won he’d be in jail right now.  But the Holy Ghost gave me wisdom; he obeyed and handled it like the Spirit of the LORD instructed him to.  She is no longer his supervisor because he is now her equal and they are good friends.

My sons believes in the prayers of their mother whom the Holy Ghost abides in…  

All that to say, to my sons – male friends who are husbands and are not married yet (Selah), virtuous men of integrity (GLORAY), nephews and brothers, friends who are married and she’s not praying effectual fervent prayers let her know you need her to cover you too – please join yourself to a praying wife.

I (your mom, your auntie, your friend) love you’ll and I am interceding on your behalf today.  I pray that your faith is enlarge, and your trust is secured in the LORD; that you inhale unspeakable grace and fresh mercies, that worry does not know your name; Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth (3 John 2); that EVERYTHING good that you desire knocks on your door and you deny hesitation.

YOU asked and the LORD delivered. Selah!  

I pray for your children as if they are my own; that even though they walk through the shadow of death, they will not fear evil; that they know the LORD our God is with them; I put in the atmosphere that they will turn from the spirit of ignorance, from the path of death; they will quash foul language, disobedience, lying, manipulation, stealing, hoarding, boasting, and the likes, which delays the hope of their soul. I pray that they will wake up and live a life full of humility and honor, and not be ashamed to say I’ve been changed.

In the name of the LORD Jesus our Savior and Redeemer… 

our Keeper and the Hill of our Help. 

Alleluia and Amen.

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