It doesn't take long - maybe 10 to 15 minutes... we get together and pull out our journals and I ask what they want to talk about, any prayer requests, and work on our scripture memorization.
Its a way to dig deeper, strengthen our bond and direct them to Jesus...
Its been a little hard getting it going - it seems there is always something going on or some sort of "distraction" always popping up... and yes, we have missed a day or two and I try to make up for it.
But there is one little girl who has taken this task extremely seriously... and when I say not tonight - she doesn't take it lightly. She will pout and complain and even break into tears - that this is something we have to do. She'll look for her book and her pen and plop herself on the couch. The word "no" isn't an option. Not when it comes to what she is doing for Jesus.
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So there have been nights that we will pray for others - I'll take down the prayer requests, we'll come together and pray and then she'll take my book and copy the prayers in her book because she doesn't write as fast as mommy.
After we are done... she'll fix her book and pen just right, and put it somewhere safe for tomorrow.
Its funny how some people are just gifted from so early on... she is my prayer warrior...
Whether its for a meal, someone not feeling well, at our devotionals, or quiet time together - we don't have to ask who wants to pray - because she is there front and center before anyone can even utter a word. So now we'll have her start and then have someone else take turns in closing...
My precious accountability partner...
"But Jesus called them to him, saying,
“Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them,
for to such belongs the kingdom of God." Luke 18:16
I am doing my best not to hinder my beautiful one or any of my children but to help them grow into the beautiful women and man God has created them to be.
The bible says that those whom the Lord blesses to be mothers should take the responsibility seriously. Mothers have a unique and crucial role in the lives of their children.
You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way,
and when you lie down, and when you rise.
Deuteronomy 6:7
Gather the people to me, that I may let them hear my words, so that they may learn to fear me all the days that they live on the earth,
and that they may teach their children so.
Deuteronomy 4:10
Train up a child in the way he should go;
even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children
And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us,
a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Ephesians 5:1–2
Hear, my son, your father's instruction
And do not forsake your mother's teaching.
Proverbs 1:8
