Author: mary

It was by faith that Isaac promised blessings for the future to his sons, Jacob and Esau. It was by faith that Jacob, when he was old and dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and bowed in worship as he leaned on his staff.

Hebrews 11:20-21

Promised Blessings

These two verses show us the progression of faith. Abraham had faith and passed it on to Isaac. Here we see that Isaac passes his faith along to Jacob and Esau. Then Jacob passes his faith along to his son and all of Joseph’s sons. Whatever your faith is, it will be passed down to your children whether you like it or not. If you have a faith that is not very strong, then your children’s faith will not be strong either. If you invest in your faith and grow your faith every single day, then your children will have a faith as strong as yours.

Take some time today to stop and pray for the ones who come after you, whether that is children or just the next generation. Pray about how you can invest in the lives of others and help grow their faith, too.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
May my faith be strong so that I can teach the next generation your truths. Amen.

And how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:15

Childhood Faith

The phrase “faith like a child” comes to mind when reading this verse. Jesus tells the disciples in Matthew 18 that unless they turn from their sins and become like little children, they will never get to the kingdom of heaven. Why would He use children as an example of faith? Have you ever worked with children? Or maybe you have children of your own. One of the best things about children is that they do not take much convincing; they can have more faith than any adult. A child doesn’t necessarily have to see to believe. Maybe this is why Jesus says to have faith like a child.

It is important to listen to the next generation and train them in such a way to live with faith and love Christ as these little children did in Matthew 18. If you listen to this verse and train your children up in the scriptures, they will become wise and ready for salvation.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,

I know that children are a gift from you. They have such a simple faith. May my faith reflect theirs as I train up my children to know and love you. Amen

For our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me that I must soon leave this earthly life, so I will work hard to make sure you always remember these things after I am gone.

2 Peter 1:14-15

Being a Legend

Peter, left a true legacy. He would not just be known for being the disciple who denied Jesus. But instead, he was known for everything he did after that moment, he stood before the Sanhedrin and proclaimed the name of Christ, no matter what would happen to him. He led the first early church thing gathered believers. He preached Christ until his dying day. That is quite a legacy to leave. What is your legacy. What will be said of you when you die, will it just be about the things that you loved or will others know that Christ was your entire life. Take some time today to think about what type of legacy you really want to leave.

A Prayer to Remember

Help me guard myself against the enemy’s attacks. Protect my heart so I can better serve you. Amen.

For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church.

Ephesians 5:22-23

Wives, Submit to your Husbands

God commanded husbands to love their wives and wives to submit to or respect their husbands. He made male and female to live together as husband and wife and do life together. He gave them very different personalities. To the woman he gave a gentle heart and spirit. With that came the longing for her husband’s love. To the man he gave a decision making attitude and heart that guides others. With that, though, came the need for respect. It is no wonder that God tells the wives here to submit to their husbands’ authority. He knew that man would need to be respected if he was to lead his family.

Submitting and following your husband is one of the highest ways you can show him respect. God created him to be the head of the family just as Christ is the head of the church, so when you undermine him, you are undermining the authority God gave him. He made man and woman to fit together and complement each other.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,

You made a perfect union when you created male and female for each other. Help me be the person you created me to be in my marriage. Help me submit to my partner and work together in everything we do. Amen

Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.

Galatians 5:25-26

Living By the Spirit

These two verses are in complete contrast of one another. One describes a godly life led by the Spirit. This life is described all throughout Galatians five as one that surrenders and allows the Lord’s guidance. If you follow this type of life by giving yourself over to the Holy Spirit, you will find fulfillment, lasting friendships, and satisfaction.

The other verse tells of a life that is constantly led by self. This life includes selfishness, conceitedness, provoking others, and jealousy. You will not get very far living that kind of life. You will find emptiness, loneliness, and depression always trying to please yourself instead of the Lord.

You must decide what type of life you are going to live, and this isn’t a decision that is a one-time decision. You must sacrifice yourself and your desires daily and choose a life with Christ every moment of every day.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
I want a life led by the Holy Spirit instead of a selfishly led life. Be my guide and my life. Teache me your ways. Amen