Most nights we have a family devotion time before tucking all three children in. We use Step Into The Bible by Ruth Graham. It's works for us as the stories are short enough so that our two year old can stay focused and it perks up interest in the whole story so we can go to The Bible and read with the boys. My boys especially love the Old Testament. It's very exciting, lots of heroes and action. It is wonderful to see their enthusiasm. Our devotion book prompts us with questions to ask/discuss -to make sure they really were listening. (Our story tonight was from Numbers 13-14:9 Joshua and Caleb stand up to their fellow spies and say they can overcome the stronger group of peoples inhabiting the land God promised for them.) Our middle son quoted scripture from Luke "For nothing is impossible with God" Luke 1:37 as to the answer for why Joshua and Caleb were not afraid. (This was one of the verses he memorized for S.School a year ago) It was a wonderful blessing for me as I hope and pray what we are teaching will stay planted in their hearts for their lifetimes and onto the next generation!
Dear Lord,
Motivate my children to study and apply Your Word in their lives so they can more clearly hear Your voice and know Your will for them. Bless my children with wisdom and with the knowledge that their wisdom comes from You.
Proverbs 3:13 "Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding." (NIV)
Colossians 1:9 "For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in everyway: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God." (NIV)
Psalm 119:11 "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." (NIV)
2 comments:
Ginny, you are an incredible devotion writer. And an inspiring woman! What a blessing to your children. And me!
Ginny,
If your son is quoting scripture that he learned a year ago, wow, that's terrific fruit in his life! You are sowing into their lives the Word of God and that is admirable! Keep studying with them and modeling God's love and you'll continue to see the fruit multiply. :)
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