God's Word and the NEXT GENERATION

One of the things that I love to read in God's Word are all of the verses "About God's Word."

The bible is so much fun and we as adults and parents have the beautiful task of helping the NEXT GENERATION develop a love and passion for God's Word.  We must help them see that it is more than a "rule book" or a bunch of stories that happened a long time ago- but that the God of the universe speaks to each of us individually and personally through the power of His Word.  We must help God's Word to come alive for them and help them recognize how relevant it has been and will continue to be in their lives and for all Generations!

William Longstaff wrote:
"Take time to be holy, speak oft with the Lord. Abide in Him always and feed on His Word."

Donald Whitney (Author of Spiritual Disciplines) wrote in his book:

"Unfortunately today, I fear there is very little feeding on God's Word. Maybe an occasional snack or something that we go to as if we have a sweet tooth and need something to make us "feel better." Yet, there is simply no healthy Christian life apart from a diet of milk and meat from scripture."

Todays post is simply a reminder from scripture (to me and all of us) of the beauty and relevance and power of God's Word.

May we be reminded to be more than snackers of God's Word, but to daily feast in order to help the "Next Generation" understand the need to be nourished through God's Word!

Below are a few biblical reminders taken directly from God's Word- of the importance OF God's Word!

Revelation 3:1
"Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near."

Hebrews 4:12
"For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow: it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."

Romans 15:4
"For everything that was written in the past was written To Teach Us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope."

1 Samuel 3:21
"The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh, and there he revealed himself to Samuel "through His Word."

2 Timothy 3:16 &17
"ALL Scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for EVERY good work!"

James 1:22
"Do not merely listen to the Word and so deceive yourselves. Do What it Says!"

Luke 24:45
"And he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures." (I pray this one a lot for me :)

Charles Spurgeon says:
"If you wish to know God, you must know his Word. If you wish to perceive His Power, you must see how He works, by His Word. If you wish to know his purpose before it comes to pass, you can only discover it by His Word."

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Blessings from the Hollowell home

PROVERBS PRAYING

Well it's been a while since I last posted, and for that I ask your forgiveness :)

Today's post is a continuation of praying scripture over the NEXT GENERATION! As I was reading through Proverbs I realized that I already had Hudson's name written down by many verses because I truly desire for him to be a man of wisdom and integrity. (Proverbs is known as the "WISDOM" book!)  So I began taking those verses and praying through them and placing them in alphabetical order and using these verses to pray on day 5!

I continue to feel an urgency to teach truth and pray scripture over the NEXT GENERATION! I pray that you too feel that same urgency and pass along to other moms who desire to pray scripture over their children! What a beautiful privilege we've been given to impact the future generations through the power of prayer!

Luke 18:1 says, " Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should ALWAYS pray and NOT GIVE UP." (Capitals my emphasis :)

A.. That Hudson will ACQUIRE wise counsel. Prov.1:5

B.. That he will BIND up Gods Word on his heart forever Prov. 6:21

C.. That The Lord  will be his CONFIDENCE Prov. 3:26

D.. That DISCRETION will guard him Prov. 2:2

E.. That his EAR is attentive to wisdom Prov. 2:4

F.. That FAITHFULNESS will never leave him Prov. 3:3

G.. That he will GUARD instruction well Prov.4:13

H.. That he will HONOR The Lord with his wealth Prov. 3:9

I... That he will hold on to INSTRUCTION from God's Word Prov. 4:13

J.. That he will care about the JUSTICE for the poor Prov. 29:7

K.. That he is KIND to the poor PROV. 19:17

L.. That he will commit to the LORD whatever he does Prov. 16:3

M.. That his MOTIVES are weighed by The Lord Prov. 16:2

N.. That he will have a good NAME Prov. 22:1

O.. That he will cover an OFFENSE to promote love Prov. 17:9

P.. That the Lords PURPOSE would PREVAIL in his life Prov. 19:21

Q.. That he will be a patient man who calms a QUARREL Prov. 15:18

R.. That he will REFRESH others and himself be REFRESHED Prov. 11:25

S.. That he will STORE Gods commands within his heart Prov. 7:1

T.. That he will be a TRUSTWORTHY man Prov. 11:13

U.. That he will lean not to his own UNDERSTANDING Prov. 3:5

V.. That he will know that VICTORY is in store for the upright. Prov. 2:7

W.. That he will WALK with the WISE and grow WISE Prov. 13:20

X.. That he will EXTEND his hand to the needy. Prov. 31:20

Y.. That he will keep your commands in his heart and live many YEARS. Prov. 3:1

Z.. That he will not have ZEAL without knowledge. Prov. 19:2

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Blessings from the Hollowell household