S)"12 So Manoah asked him, 'When your words are fulfilled, what is to be the rule that governs the boy’s life and work?'"
Judges 13:12 (NASB)
O) It becomes a lot more obvious, when an angel of the LORD appears before your child's birth, that God has designs for your child. The truth is, though, that God has designs for all people. He has a purpose and a call for everyone, it's a matter of whether or not that person grows up to answer that call and submit their life to the LORD.
A) I had no angelic visitors or heralds regarding the birth of any of my children, but I need to remember that they still have a destiny in the LORD. Because of that, I need to remember that my children are not my own, but I am a steward of their lives. They are in my charge and part of my own purpose is to help prepare them for their own futures in the LORD. Again, it's not as obvious as a Nazarite oath, as Samson had, but that just means I need to be more committed to it and more determined in my dedication to their lives in Him.
P) Father, thank You for having a greater purpose. It's actually a relief to know that You have a plan for my children's lives as well. Holy Spirit, remind me that parenting is more than biding time until my children are grown. Let me not miss opportunities to teach them and nurture them and let my parenting be purpose-driven. Give me direction and strength to not let up, to not wear out in my parenting. Take laziness from me and do not let me parent out of convenience. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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