Samuel tells us, “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams.” (1 Samuel 15:22)
What greater pleasure is there than to do what is most pleasing to the Lord? For my child, mold him an obedient heart, grant him a mind and soul that heeds the Words of God before satisfying selfish ambitions.
In his young years may he manifest his obedience to God by his obedience to us, his parents. You promise long life to those who honor in this way (Deut. 5:16).
In the quiet times or in the clamoring noise of busyness, may he hear Your voice. Help him in these early years to develop a listening ear. Help him to distinguish the voice of self and spirit and heed the voice of our Father.
May he respond to the call of relationship, the gentle exchange of conversation with his Creator.
May he respond to the call of command, to lay aside present activity to carry out Your instruction.
You are an awesome Father Who first showed us the gift of obedience. Without Your obedience our eternity would not be a blessed hope. You secured our future by Your submission to Your Father.
We lean our ear to Your voice knowing that this is Your great delight.
In the Name of Jesus---Amen
Additional reading: Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 12:28, Jeremiah 42:6, Romans 6:16, Colossians 3:20
What greater pleasure is there than to do what is most pleasing to the Lord? For my child, mold him an obedient heart, grant him a mind and soul that heeds the Words of God before satisfying selfish ambitions.
In his young years may he manifest his obedience to God by his obedience to us, his parents. You promise long life to those who honor in this way (Deut. 5:16).
In the quiet times or in the clamoring noise of busyness, may he hear Your voice. Help him in these early years to develop a listening ear. Help him to distinguish the voice of self and spirit and heed the voice of our Father.
May he respond to the call of relationship, the gentle exchange of conversation with his Creator.
May he respond to the call of command, to lay aside present activity to carry out Your instruction.
You are an awesome Father Who first showed us the gift of obedience. Without Your obedience our eternity would not be a blessed hope. You secured our future by Your submission to Your Father.
We lean our ear to Your voice knowing that this is Your great delight.
In the Name of Jesus---Amen
Additional reading: Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 12:28, Jeremiah 42:6, Romans 6:16, Colossians 3:20
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