DAILY PRAYER (BY SPURGEON)
With heart and mind, and memory and fear, and hope and joy, we worship the Most High. It is right for us to take our shoes from off our feet when we draw near to God, for the place where we stand is holy ground. If God in the bush demanded the un-sandaled foot of the prophet, how much more shall God in Christ Jesus? With lowliest reverence, with truest love, we worship God in Christ Jesus, uniting with all the redeemed host above, with angels and principalities and powers.
Amen.
VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)
“But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” (Matthew 6:6)
As the very soul of prayer lies in communion with God, we shall pray best when all our attention is confined to him; and we shall best reach our end of being accepted by him when we have no regard to the opinion of anyone else. Secret prayer is truly heard and openly answered in the Lord’s own way and time. Our King reigns “in secret,” there he sets up his court, and there will he welcome our approaches. We are not where God sees when we court publicity, and pray to obtain credit for our devotion.
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Resources to lead your kids to follow Jesus
Two things that I know with certainty:
- Your kids need to know Jesus.
- Our lives are crazy, and teaching our kids about Jesus can seem daunting.
But here’s the thing: Parents, you CAN lead your kids to follow Jesus.
You don’t need a seminary degree or a monthly family retreat — you need the Spirit of God, an open Bible, and a commitment to prioritize discipleship at home.
Parents, this week I’m challenging you to make a commitment in the new year — to make 2024 a Year in the Word by reading the Bible to your kids every day.
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