Philippians 1:9-11
We prayed often at the beginning of our devotional study that God would guide us to accomplish His purposes. As my days and concerns get caught up in many things I want to ask for His best, what God wants in the current situation.
Paul says if our love abounds in knowledge and insight, we will know what is best. This is agape love, a giving love that overflows based on who God is and what He has done for us. Perhaps you've talked with other parents about your children, their social and academic needs, your concerns for their well being. Someone once said, "they won't care until they see how much you care." Paul has a wonderful habit of praying for his friends. His prayer is for success in their Christian life. Wouldn't it be great if we prayed for our children in this way?
We can pray to be vessels of God's love to our children and ask Him to give us insight to help meet their needs.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
In our hearts
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.
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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