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).

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