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Time is elusive

Parents witness time fly by and how fast children grow. Are your children home or have they grown and left the nest? Do you regularly study the Word of God with them? Is this time the best part of their day?

Quality Time

Your children need to be shaped by the Word of God.

• Talk with them about the things of eternal value.
• Help them create a time slot in their daily schedule to study the Bible.

Textbook par excellence

The Bible is the most excellent text book. Only the Bible prepares us for life here and for eternity. You are the instrument chosen by God to help them love the Bible as their favorite book. Make the Bible study time an interesting one. Think about their preferences and interests, and use Bible stories to instill in them the eternal values.

Do you have an empty nest?

If they are no longer home,

• Ask God for more opportunities to talk with them about the eternal home.
• Use technology to share jewels from the Word of God.
• Share Bible verses that have strengthened your walk with the Lord.
• Help them find a promise that relates to their individual challenges.

When the Bible is valued in the home, it exerts a holy influence. It’s advice will follow our children long after they have left their childhood home. Don’t you ever get tired of praying and working hand in hand with God in the salvation of your family.

My prayer: Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for your Word. Give me the perseverance and the wisdom I need to share your Word in an interesting way with my family. I thank you in advance for the opportunities that you will help me take advantage of, and I thank you for the promised blessing. Thank you for the peace that surrounds our lives and for your work of salvation in each member of my family. In the name of  Jesus I pray, Amen.

PLEASE, SHARE THIS PROMISE, THAT IT MAY BECOME A BLESSING IN YOUR FAMILY AND MANY MORE FAMILIES.  

This prayer initiative is not done by chance.  Each week we set aside this time to fast and pray specifically for this purpose.

Who? We invite YOU. Join us in prayer and fasting for our children and family.

When?  Each Friday, from 1:00 pm, up to Sabbath at 1:00 pm.

How? After our lunch on Friday, we start fasting: We skip our Friday supper and we also skip breakfast on Sabbath morning. We finish our fast on Sabbath at 1:00 pm (just in time to have the Sabbath lunch with our friends and family!).

NOTE: You can adjust this to your medical needs. One may opt to partially fast by drinking only natural fruit juices or by eating some raw fruit instead of abstaining from food. But it is important that we unite in prayer for our purpose.

Tips for this special time:

• Silently study today’s Bible verse (s).
• Set aside different times throughout the day/night to talk to God regarding your loved ones and those you wish to see in heaven. Prayerfully ask the Lord to fulfill this specific promise in your own life and in the lives of your loved ones.
• Please, remember there are many more united in prayer for this purpose. When you pray, please include a request for all the families united in this endeavor.
• You may want to write this weekend’s Bible verse(s) and place it where it is visible, as a personal reminder.
• When it is time to end the fasting (In time for Sabbath lunch with the family, thank God for the victory that He will give to your family and the rest of the families united in prayer.

Remember: We can achieve victory through prayer.

May the Lord bless you abundantly and grant you the requests of your heart according to His promise and great mercy.

©Rhodi Alers de López

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