This morning our Pastor talked about not forgetting what scripture says. He shared that at times we have momentarily, and sometimes longtime, forgetfulness in our spiritual life. We can begin to neglect our relationship with God. At one point in his sermon he shared that God is going to be speaking a hundred different sermons today, depending on what we, as individuals, need to hear. This is what God spoke to me....
Pastor Wayne said today that, "Failing to remember God is the beginning of the deterioration of your spiritual life." To add effect and help us hear this statement he said it twice. So let me reiterate, "Failing to remember God is the beginning of the deterioration of your spiritual life."
Parenting is a trickle down effect. What you do ultimately effects your children, your grandchildren, etc. So when you fail to take your children to church it begins to weaken your own spiritual walk as well as your child's spiritual walk. "Forgetting God leads to worshipping other things" - Bro. Wayne. What are you and your children possibly worshipping (sports, televisions, social events, social status, etc)? What takes up most of your time?
Remembering that God is the giver of life should in effect lend us to remember that He has ownership of our life. When we accept that the ownership of what we have and who we are belongs to God, we can start worshipping God without barriers. When we can worship God without barriers we can begin to deepen our spiritual life with Him.
Putting God in the forefront of all life's circumstances, obstacles, events, and routines honors and worships Him. Your children begin to reflect your heart and your behaviors as they grow, so what do you want them to reflect? Deuteronomy 8:19b says, "If you ever forget the LORD your God and follow other gods, worshipping and bowing down to them, you will certainly be destroyed." In your own spiritual life as a parent, don't forget to worship God. Remember, parenting with the purpose to honor God pleases Him.
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