Monday, August 26, 2024
Psalm 90:12
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Time is a gift, especially if you think of each day you live as a present from God to you. Each day on earth that you get, you have the opportunity to open it up that present and live with intentionality and purpose. Not throwing away the time but using it to honor God with all you do. That is your gift back to Him. So, what will you do with your present today?
Friday, August 23, 2024
Isaiah 49:15-16
Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands.
You are unforgettable…in every way. And God says that there is NO WAY He will ever forget you. And just like you write things on your hands so that you’ll remember to do them later, God writes your name on His hand so that He won’t forget you either. So, today, why not do the same for Him?
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Matthew 21:16
Do you hear what these children are saying? They asked Him. Yes, Jesus replied, have you never read, from the lips of children and infants you, LORD, have called forth your praise?
The question the Pharisee’s asked Jesus in this passage was rhetorical. What they were really saying was, ‘do you realize these people think you’re the Messiah?’ And Jesus’ reply was simple. He reminded them of the prophecy they already knew from Scripture. And if God was the One who allowed that prophecy to be fulfilled, then who was He to stop the people from speaking the truth. The question is, do you hear what the children are saying?
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Matthew 18:3
And He said: Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
What does it mean to embrace your inner child? Well, it means, you’re willing to trust, willing to be humble, and willing to be open. And that’s what Jesus was telling His followers to do when He said to become like little children. He’s not encouraging them to be immature or naïve, but He was challenging them to say yes to God, no matter what He asked them to do. So, embrace that inner child within and be willing to trust, to be humble and to be open to all God has for you.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Proverbs 29:17
Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.
When it came to guiding sheep, boundaries were very important because it let the sheep know where it was safe to graze. And it’s the same with your children. Helping them understand where those boundaries are, not only protects them from danger, but also makes them feel safe as well. And the result of feeling safe is a house filled with peace and joy.
Monday, August 19, 2024
Psalm 127:3-4
Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.
Just as an archer would carefully craft and aim his arrow, so too does God shape and direct our lives, our children’s lives and even our grandchildren’s lives. And each life is designed with a unique path and purpose that has eternal importance. As a parent, you’re called to be a part of that shaping process, but just remember, ultimately, it’s God who helps guide those arrows. So, trust Him as you watch them fly.