Yesterday I found a stack of cards with Bible verses on them thrown all over the floor. The chewed off corners of the package led me to believe that it was the work of my teething almost two-year-old.
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| Constantly biting on fingers--those teeth must hurt!
At first I was frustrated by having to clean up another one of his messes but, as I started looking at the cards, I was reminded of the excellent parenting Bible Study they came from and of my favourite verse from the series, 1 Samuel 12:23.
Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and right way (NASB).
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The Israelites has asked for a king and God allowed them to anoint Saul. Samuel confronted their sin and warned them to serve the Lord with all their hearts. He pledged to pray for them and instruct them in what was right.
As a parent, I also have the responsibility to pray for and guide my children. The question was asked in my Entrusted with a Child's Heart study, "If you're not praying for your children, who is?" It is not just a task for today, Sunday, but every day.
How about you? Who are you praying for? Do you find it hard to pray every day?
I hope that you will be encouraged today to pray for your children, family members, and those, like Samuel, who you are instructing in the Lord.
Have a great Sunday!
Marcie Cooper
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