"Blessed Assurance Jesus is Mine"
Hebrews 10:22
Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
I don't know about you, but the devil has tormented more than a few times by either questioning my salvation or reminding me of my past...reminding me of my mistakes.
Help me teach my children that:
-Salvation is theirs to receive through the ABCs. They must admit they are sinners, believe Jesus led a sinless life, died on a cross to pay their sin debt then rose again, and confess their sins to Him. (Rom 10:13, Acts 2:21)Help me teach them that salvation isn't a one time prayer. They're commitment to Christ should manifest as regular prayer, confessing sins, and studying His word.
-The devil is a liar! Do not listen to him; do not let him place guilt on you for forgiven sins. When we confess our sins God removes them as far from us as the east is from the west (Psalm 103:12). I often imagine what would happen if the devil reminds God of our sin. I think when God sees me he sees his Son's blood. I do not think he remembers my sin.
Lord my prayer for my children is assurance. I want them to be assured of their salvation and that their sins are forgiven. Help me teach my children what the Bible says about salvation and forgiveness so that when Satan torments them they can quote the Word to him.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
31 Days of Prayer for My Children: Day 5
Generosity
God,
Help me teach my children generosity.
You should be generous because:
- it's all God's anyway (Psa 24:1, Levi 25:23, Hag 2:8, 1 Cor 4:2)
- God is generous (John 3:16, Rom 8:32-33, 1 Tim 6:17)
- money isn't everything (Mark 10:25)
- it counteracts greed (Luke 12:15-17,19-21,23)
- our heart follows our money (Matt 6:19-21, Luke 12:34)
- if you seek God, He takes care of the rest (Luke 12:31)
God, my prayer today is that my children have a spirit of generosity. I pray they put the needs of others before their own. I rebuke selfishness and a self seeking attitude. Use them to touch the lives of others. Use them to find and meet the felt need of your most needy children.
God,
Help me teach my children generosity.
You should be generous because:
- it's all God's anyway (Psa 24:1, Levi 25:23, Hag 2:8, 1 Cor 4:2)
- God is generous (John 3:16, Rom 8:32-33, 1 Tim 6:17)
- money isn't everything (Mark 10:25)
- it counteracts greed (Luke 12:15-17,19-21,23)
- our heart follows our money (Matt 6:19-21, Luke 12:34)
- if you seek God, He takes care of the rest (Luke 12:31)
God, my prayer today is that my children have a spirit of generosity. I pray they put the needs of others before their own. I rebuke selfishness and a self seeking attitude. Use them to touch the lives of others. Use them to find and meet the felt need of your most needy children.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
31 Days of Prayer for My Children: Day 4
THIS ONE IS DIFFICULT; I MIGHT AS WELL GET IT OVER WITH!
Lord, I pray my children remain pure. I pray they keep their lives, their minds, their hearts, and their bodies pure.
This is my prayer because:
-He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious has Jesus for a friend (Prov 22:11)
-Because they are commanded in their youth to set an example in their speech, in love, in
life, in faith, and in purity (1 Tim 4:12)
-Because the pure see God (Matt 5:8)
-Because their body is a temple of the Holy Ghost and they are commanded to honor God w/it
(Cor 6:18-20)
-Because it shows reverence to God (Cor 7:1)
Purity isn't easy. Most of us are unable to say that we've always remained pure, treated our body like a temple of the holy spirit, and honored God with our body.
God, help me instill in my children the confidence and self esteem that purity requires. Help me to boldly and honestly use my life as an example. Lord these conversations will not be easy, so I am asking for confidence to initiate them.
Lord, I pray my children remain pure. I pray they keep their lives, their minds, their hearts, and their bodies pure.
This is my prayer because:
-He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious has Jesus for a friend (Prov 22:11)
-Because they are commanded in their youth to set an example in their speech, in love, in
life, in faith, and in purity (1 Tim 4:12)
-Because the pure see God (Matt 5:8)
-Because their body is a temple of the Holy Ghost and they are commanded to honor God w/it
(Cor 6:18-20)
-Because it shows reverence to God (Cor 7:1)
Purity isn't easy. Most of us are unable to say that we've always remained pure, treated our body like a temple of the holy spirit, and honored God with our body.
God, help me instill in my children the confidence and self esteem that purity requires. Help me to boldly and honestly use my life as an example. Lord these conversations will not be easy, so I am asking for confidence to initiate them.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
31 days of Praying for My Children: Day 3
Dear Father,
Help me teach my children purpose.
- they were created to know you (Romans 10:9-10)
- they were created for God's glory (Isaiah 43:6-7)
- they were created to praise God (Psalm 86:12)
- they were created to grow the fruit of the spirit (Galations 5:22-23)
- they were created to spread the gospel (Matt 28:19-20)
- they were created to use their talents that God gives them (Romans 12:4-8)
Lord, show my children their purpose. Help them to understand that their life is predestined, that they were bought with a price. I pray they never wander through life aimlessly. I pray that from a very young age they feel a very strong call on their life.
Help me teach my children purpose.
- they were created to know you (Romans 10:9-10)
- they were created for God's glory (Isaiah 43:6-7)
- they were created to praise God (Psalm 86:12)
- they were created to grow the fruit of the spirit (Galations 5:22-23)
- they were created to spread the gospel (Matt 28:19-20)
- they were created to use their talents that God gives them (Romans 12:4-8)
Lord, show my children their purpose. Help them to understand that their life is predestined, that they were bought with a price. I pray they never wander through life aimlessly. I pray that from a very young age they feel a very strong call on their life.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
31 Days of Prayer for My Children: Day 2
Dear Lord,
Help me to teach my children to Pray. My prayer today is that my
children develop a spirit of prayer.
What is prayer? Prayer is a conversation with God. It is not
contemplation or meditation, but directly addressing your heavenly
father. It can be verbal or not, occasional or without ceasing,
formal or casual.
It is beseeching the Lord” (Ex. 32:11), pouring out the soul before
the Lord, (1 Sam. 1:15), praying and crying to heaven, (2 Chr. 32:20),
seeking unto God and making supplication (Job 8:5), drawing near to
God, (Ps. 73:28), and bowing the knees, (Eph. 3:14).
As the lyrics of a song say "quiet or loud, alone or in a crowd."
There aren't really rules you can kneel (1 Kings 8:54; 2 Chr. 6:13;
Ps. 95:6; Isa. 45:23; Luke 22:41; Acts 7:60; 9:40; Eph. 3:14),
bow/fall prostrate (Gen. 24:26, 52; Ex. 4:31; 12:27; Matt. 26:39; Mark
14:35), spread your hands (1 Kings 8:22, 38, 54; Ps. 28:2; 63:4; 88:9;
1 Tim. 2:8), or stand (1 Sam. 1:26; 1 Kings 8:14, 55; 2 Chr. 20:9;
Mark 11:25; Luke 18:11, 13) among other positions.
God, I pray that my children become prayer warriors. I pray they
trust you like David and pray with the persistence of Jacob. Help me
teach them to pray.
Help me to teach my children to Pray. My prayer today is that my
children develop a spirit of prayer.
What is prayer? Prayer is a conversation with God. It is not
contemplation or meditation, but directly addressing your heavenly
father. It can be verbal or not, occasional or without ceasing,
formal or casual.
It is beseeching the Lord” (Ex. 32:11), pouring out the soul before
the Lord, (1 Sam. 1:15), praying and crying to heaven, (2 Chr. 32:20),
seeking unto God and making supplication (Job 8:5), drawing near to
God, (Ps. 73:28), and bowing the knees, (Eph. 3:14).
As the lyrics of a song say "quiet or loud, alone or in a crowd."
There aren't really rules you can kneel (1 Kings 8:54; 2 Chr. 6:13;
Ps. 95:6; Isa. 45:23; Luke 22:41; Acts 7:60; 9:40; Eph. 3:14),
bow/fall prostrate (Gen. 24:26, 52; Ex. 4:31; 12:27; Matt. 26:39; Mark
14:35), spread your hands (1 Kings 8:22, 38, 54; Ps. 28:2; 63:4; 88:9;
1 Tim. 2:8), or stand (1 Sam. 1:26; 1 Kings 8:14, 55; 2 Chr. 20:9;
Mark 11:25; Luke 18:11, 13) among other positions.
God, I pray that my children become prayer warriors. I pray they
trust you like David and pray with the persistence of Jacob. Help me
teach them to pray.
Monday, March 12, 2012
31 Days of Prayer for My Children: Day 1
First ignore misspellings; I am blogging on my iPod.
This blog was laid on my heart on Sunday and inspired by a very Godly mother I went to undergrad with.
I am committing to 31 days of prayer for my children. Why 31? Well Proverbs 31 gives me instructions on being a Godly woman, but what about the most important job I will ever have?
Dear God, I pray you minister to my heart and the heart of others through this blog series. Lord show me how you would have me raise your children. It is hard for me to grasp, so make real to me that these children are only on loan to me.
God my heart's prayer is to boldy praise and worship you. Let my worship teach my children how to praise. Give me confidence. Give me the heart of David...of Jacob.
--Ashley
Day 1: Dear Lord, give me the confidence to teach my children to praise you. God help me teach them true worship.
I grew up in a preacher's kid in a non-denominational church. Non-denominational=Pentecostal style worship. Growing up I remember praying...hoping for an uneventful service when friends or boyfriends came to visit our church. Sunday my brother in law visited our church for the first time. As the praise band started singing so did the devil. All of a sudden I was 12 again and so nervous. What if someone shouts?! What if God shows out?! One of my favorite songs started. As I bounced my ten month old and swayed back and forth, I had that all too familiar burn in my throat. (My husband raised Baptist first thought I was teasing about the burn. "You feel that" I'd say, that's the Holy Ghost). Anyway I felt God, I felt the burn. I almost audibly heard the devil say, "if you raise your hand he will think you are crazy...he may never visit again." I slipped my hand up for the chorus and quickly lowered it.
What is praise?
It means to commend, applaud, and magnify. Praise sends the enemy running. It is actions that express adoration. It is singing(Eph 5:19-20, Psalm 9:11)playing instruments(Psalm 150:3,5) shouting(Psalm 33:3 and 96:1-4) dancing(Psalm 15:4) lifting and clapping hands(Psalm 134:2 and 47:1), and being still(Psalm 46:10).
What does the Bible say about praise and worship?
-Offer the sacrifice of praise continually Heb 13:15
-Praise with instruments Psalm 150:1-3,5
-Praise with singing Psalm 100:2
-Praise by exalting him Exodus 15:2
-Praise all day long Psalm 35:28
-Bless his name Psalm 100.4
-Praise with a loud voice, worthy is the lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and
wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing Rev 5:12
This blog was laid on my heart on Sunday and inspired by a very Godly mother I went to undergrad with.
I am committing to 31 days of prayer for my children. Why 31? Well Proverbs 31 gives me instructions on being a Godly woman, but what about the most important job I will ever have?
Dear God, I pray you minister to my heart and the heart of others through this blog series. Lord show me how you would have me raise your children. It is hard for me to grasp, so make real to me that these children are only on loan to me.
God my heart's prayer is to boldy praise and worship you. Let my worship teach my children how to praise. Give me confidence. Give me the heart of David...of Jacob.
--Ashley
Day 1: Dear Lord, give me the confidence to teach my children to praise you. God help me teach them true worship.
I grew up in a preacher's kid in a non-denominational church. Non-denominational=Pentecostal style worship. Growing up I remember praying...hoping for an uneventful service when friends or boyfriends came to visit our church. Sunday my brother in law visited our church for the first time. As the praise band started singing so did the devil. All of a sudden I was 12 again and so nervous. What if someone shouts?! What if God shows out?! One of my favorite songs started. As I bounced my ten month old and swayed back and forth, I had that all too familiar burn in my throat. (My husband raised Baptist first thought I was teasing about the burn. "You feel that" I'd say, that's the Holy Ghost). Anyway I felt God, I felt the burn. I almost audibly heard the devil say, "if you raise your hand he will think you are crazy...he may never visit again." I slipped my hand up for the chorus and quickly lowered it.
What is praise?
It means to commend, applaud, and magnify. Praise sends the enemy running. It is actions that express adoration. It is singing(Eph 5:19-20, Psalm 9:11)playing instruments(Psalm 150:3,5) shouting(Psalm 33:3 and 96:1-4) dancing(Psalm 15:4) lifting and clapping hands(Psalm 134:2 and 47:1), and being still(Psalm 46:10).
What does the Bible say about praise and worship?
-Offer the sacrifice of praise continually Heb 13:15
-Praise with instruments Psalm 150:1-3,5
-Praise with singing Psalm 100:2
-Praise by exalting him Exodus 15:2
-Praise all day long Psalm 35:28
-Bless his name Psalm 100.4
-Praise with a loud voice, worthy is the lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and
wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing Rev 5:12
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Homemade Baby Food (easy as 1-2-3)
1. Peel, slice, and steam fruit or veggies.
2. Put fruits/veggies in food processor until smooth.
3. Pour into ice cube trays, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to set overnight.
When set pop cubes (one ounce each) and store in freezer back. Be sure to label it!
I borrowed a steamer, bought a food processor for $30, and well ice cube trays can be found everywhere.
Reasons to make your own:
You know EXACTLY what your baby is getting
No preservatives, additives, pesticides, or chemicals
Cost saving option
Flexibility... endless combination possibilities
Organic
Rewarding... similar to breastfeeding in that I alone feel responsible for her nourishment
Top ten best food for babies: squash, lentils (sorry but I couldn't do this one), dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, blueberries, avocado, meat, prunes, garbanzo beans (didn't do this either), mandarin oranges (not a first food-acidic-waiting on this one)
Seriously, if I can do this, you can!!
2. Put fruits/veggies in food processor until smooth.
3. Pour into ice cube trays, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to set overnight.
When set pop cubes (one ounce each) and store in freezer back. Be sure to label it!
Reasons to make your own:
You know EXACTLY what your baby is getting
No preservatives, additives, pesticides, or chemicals
Cost saving option
Flexibility... endless combination possibilities
Organic
Rewarding... similar to breastfeeding in that I alone feel responsible for her nourishment
Top ten best food for babies: squash, lentils (sorry but I couldn't do this one), dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, blueberries, avocado, meat, prunes, garbanzo beans (didn't do this either), mandarin oranges (not a first food-acidic-waiting on this one)
Seriously, if I can do this, you can!!
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