In his writing to the Colossians, Paul mentions Epaphras, a colleague who was "always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured" (4:12).  Many of us in leadership roles and positions overemphasize the power of our public work of teaching, planning, preaching, organizing, counseling, and so on, and we underemphasize the power of our quiet work of simply praying.  I'm not so much talking about circumstantial prayers where we ask God to somehow change something in our situation or in others', but about soul prayers where we focus our attention on what's happening in a person's heart, or what's happening in his or her relationship with Jesus and with others.  ~Alan Fadling

These four.  We anticipate them being spread across three continents soon.  They are growing and making good choices, and I'm so proud of them.  My leadership role right now only influences a small sphere:  my home.  But it does include the more public work of teaching, planning organizing, counseling, and "so on".  The foundational work of quietly praying for the treasures that God has given us moves forward, even when all four are no longer underneath our roof.   As Aaron and I launch them into the world, we echo Paul's words that our children may "stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured."  I've recently looked for some new resources to revive my prayers.  

With three teenagers, "10 Ways to Pray for Your Teenagers" certainly fits my stage of life right now (and iMom always has meaningful and beautiful printables for every age and stage).  Another good option is "12 Powerful Verses to Pray and Pour Over Our Children" from Club 31 Woman (you can't go wrong with "a passion for husband, home, and family").  And if you like a little bit more structure, "A Parent's Daily Prayer Guide" will help provide the scaffolding.