Deuteronomy 4
As believing parents we have a responsibility to teach our children the ways of the Lord - and better still to demonstrate the ways of the Lord in our daily living (James 1:22). This responsibility extends to our spouse, and others in our life where we have "teachable" moments. We must keep the word and the law alive - otherwise we risk losing the next generation to other gods (all of the false gods).
Our ability to share our faith and how it works is earned however by loving others - if we don't love others we lose the ability to share our faith with them. We are seen as "posers" - perhaps saying one thing and doing another - see also James 1.
Lord Jesus - help me love others as You do (see John 13:34) so that I can earn an ability to share and teach others, including my family, about You.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God who is so patient with me. I know I have been disobedient in my life and it continues. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Only be careful,
and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your
eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live.
Teach them to your children and to their children after them. v9
As believing parents we have a responsibility to teach our children the ways of the Lord - and better still to demonstrate the ways of the Lord in our daily living (James 1:22). This responsibility extends to our spouse, and others in our life where we have "teachable" moments. We must keep the word and the law alive - otherwise we risk losing the next generation to other gods (all of the false gods).
Our ability to share our faith and how it works is earned however by loving others - if we don't love others we lose the ability to share our faith with them. We are seen as "posers" - perhaps saying one thing and doing another - see also James 1.
Lord Jesus - help me love others as You do (see John 13:34) so that I can earn an ability to share and teach others, including my family, about You.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God who is so patient with me. I know I have been disobedient in my life and it continues. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
