Prayer Night - 16 Feb 2025

Family & Relationships

Psalm 127:3–5 “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.”

Faithlife Study Bible Psalm 127

127:3 children are a heritage from the Lord A large family was understood to be a blessing in ancient Near Eastern thought. Taken by itself, v. 3 is a truism, but the reference to yad-gibbor in the Hebrew text (“the hand of a warrior”) in v. 4 indicates that banim (“children”) could refer figuratively to subjects of the king.

127:4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior The addition of the warrior image to the ancient Near Eastern ideal of a large family creates a pattern that fits with a metaphorical use of family as subjects of the king. Compare note on v. 3; note on vv. 3–5.

127:5 the gate The Hebrew text here uses the word sa’ar, which may be literally rendered “gate.” In time of war, gates were the weak spots in city walls, and therefore the location of much of the armed conflict when a city was attacked. However, a king with many subjects is able to protect his city gates.

Pray for the peace, health and spiritual vitality of all the families of Ignite

Pray that God would touch hard hearts for the restoration of broken families

Pray for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, that they would feel the love of God through his people

Pray that God would strengthen marriages within our church and community

Pray for the salvation this year of family members who do not know Christ