Philippians 1:7-8
Paul's partnership with the Philippians begins with his love and care for them. He reminds them of his affection and says that it is right for him to have confidence that God will work in their lives since he has these believers in his heart.
We hold our children in our hearts; we are concerned about them and their needs--spiritual, academic, social, and emotional. We share the gospel with them, whether defending God's way of living or confirming the truth of God's Word as lived out in our lives.
Our bond in Christ draws us together, whether our children attend Christian or public school. We feel connected with other Christian parents in our church or community, bound by chance encounters or online connections. We long for the fellowship of other believers, asw we work together to serve Him and show His love.
I saw a poster once that read, "Preach Christ to all men. If necessary, use words." Confirm the truth of God's Word daily as you work with your children, even if you feel they will not always listen if you defend the gospel verbally. Pray they would see the truth and respond to share in God's grace, as you hold them "in your heart" in a way those in the world cannot.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Thanking God
Philippians 1:1-3
That first Tuesday morning when I started this devotional study with friends and co-workers who were also fellow parents, I could look around the table and honestly say with Paul, "I thank my God every time I remember you." As parents, we support each other in many ways. We pray for each other during our devotional times. We encourage one another, sharing parenting ideas and concerns about the children in our care.
As Christian parents, we're in this together. God encourages us to support and uplift one another, regardless of our situation. We learn from one another. We speak joy into each other's lives by sharing the triumphs and trials in our daily circumstances.
Perhaps you are the only Christian in your neighborhood or community. Think about how you can thank God for your neighbors or other parents with whom you come in contact, those with whom you share life. A friend once said, "you have been given to them,a nd they have been given to you." Every time you think of your friends and fellow parents, thank God and ask Him to help you speak His joy into their lives.
That first Tuesday morning when I started this devotional study with friends and co-workers who were also fellow parents, I could look around the table and honestly say with Paul, "I thank my God every time I remember you." As parents, we support each other in many ways. We pray for each other during our devotional times. We encourage one another, sharing parenting ideas and concerns about the children in our care.
As Christian parents, we're in this together. God encourages us to support and uplift one another, regardless of our situation. We learn from one another. We speak joy into each other's lives by sharing the triumphs and trials in our daily circumstances.
Perhaps you are the only Christian in your neighborhood or community. Think about how you can thank God for your neighbors or other parents with whom you come in contact, those with whom you share life. A friend once said, "you have been given to them,a nd they have been given to you." Every time you think of your friends and fellow parents, thank God and ask Him to help you speak His joy into their lives.
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