S) "17 But after the death of Jehoiada the officials of Judah came and bowed down to the king, and the king listened to them. 18 They abandoned the house of the LORD, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherim and the idols; so wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their guilt."
2 Chronicles 24:17-18 (NASB)
O) There is that old adage about giving a man a fish and teaching a man to fish, and the same thing is true of the things of God. If a person is only ever told what to do, spoon-fed the instruction of the LORD, but doesn't learn how to seek Him alone, failure is a foregone conclusion. I heard it taught once, that "Rules without relationship, always leads to rebellion." and it's just so very true.
A) I am the priest of my household, and as such, I lead my family in worship, prayer, the reading of the Scriptures, and every spiritual righteous discipline. But (especially as my kids are getting older), it is crucial that my kids begin to learn how to serve God on their own. They must learn what it means to search the Bible for wisdom, and to seek the will of the Father, and to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit. The list goes on and on, but the truth is that I only have a short time with them, before they are out from under my direct care. With that, I've just determined something inspired. Each year, leading up to my child's birthday, I will fast for them. Specifically, I will inquire of the LORD the things which they each need to learn that year, especially as it pertains to the LORD.
P) Father, You have given me a good direction this morning. Thank You for putting this plan in my heart, God. I need to be sure to implement it correctly. Holy Spirit, as each birthday approaches, prompt me to fast and give me clear direction for the details of that fast and how it will look and the things I need to pray for my children. See them prosper in every one of Your ways, O LORD. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
A) I am the priest of my household, and as such, I lead my family in worship, prayer, the reading of the Scriptures, and every spiritual righteous discipline. But (especially as my kids are getting older), it is crucial that my kids begin to learn how to serve God on their own. They must learn what it means to search the Bible for wisdom, and to seek the will of the Father, and to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit. The list goes on and on, but the truth is that I only have a short time with them, before they are out from under my direct care. With that, I've just determined something inspired. Each year, leading up to my child's birthday, I will fast for them. Specifically, I will inquire of the LORD the things which they each need to learn that year, especially as it pertains to the LORD.
P) Father, You have given me a good direction this morning. Thank You for putting this plan in my heart, God. I need to be sure to implement it correctly. Holy Spirit, as each birthday approaches, prompt me to fast and give me clear direction for the details of that fast and how it will look and the things I need to pray for my children. See them prosper in every one of Your ways, O LORD. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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