1 00:00:02,480 --> 00:00:06,720 Speaker 1: And these words which I command thee this day, shall 2 00:00:06,800 --> 00:00:10,720 Speaker 1: be in thine heart. And thou shalt teach them diligently 3 00:00:11,039 --> 00:00:14,400 Speaker 1: unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou 4 00:00:14,520 --> 00:00:18,600 Speaker 1: sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, 5 00:00:19,160 --> 00:00:23,439 Speaker 1: and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up 6 00:00:23,960 --> 00:00:30,760 Speaker 1: Deuteronomy six six through seven. Dear Lord, I pray that 7 00:00:30,840 --> 00:00:35,760 Speaker 1: you would envelop my home and my family with love, wisdom, 8 00:00:36,159 --> 00:00:40,800 Speaker 1: and righteousness. I want your commands to be at the 9 00:00:40,880 --> 00:00:45,800 Speaker 1: forefront of our mind day and night. May the culture 10 00:00:45,880 --> 00:00:51,279 Speaker 1: of our family be formed, informed, and transformed by the 11 00:00:51,320 --> 00:00:55,880 Speaker 1: Gospel of Christ. Reign in our family as king, and 12 00:00:56,000 --> 00:01:01,120 Speaker 1: command our home with love and strength. You will follow you, 13 00:01:01,760 --> 00:01:06,920 Speaker 1: But even when we stumble, we trust your love will 14 00:01:06,959 --> 00:01:13,600 Speaker 1: sustain us. In Jesus' name, Amen, Thank you for joining 15 00:01:13,600 --> 00:01:17,720 Speaker 1: me in prayer. Stay tuned for today's free podcast, Meditative 16 00:01:17,760 --> 00:01:21,320 Speaker 1: Prayers with Doctor Tim Clinton, where you can draw close 17 00:01:21,400 --> 00:01:26,440 Speaker 1: to God and find strength in him. 18 00:01:26,760 --> 00:01:30,000 Speaker 2: Welcome to your Meditative Prayer on Great Parenting. To get 19 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:32,680 Speaker 2: the most out of your spiritual journey, usepray dot com 20 00:01:32,720 --> 00:01:38,600 Speaker 2: every day. Make prayer priority in your life. Our goal 21 00:01:38,640 --> 00:01:43,160 Speaker 2: for today's meditative prayer is great parenting help. You'll hit 22 00:01:43,200 --> 00:01:47,200 Speaker 2: the pause button for a second a get to a 23 00:01:47,240 --> 00:01:50,720 Speaker 2: safe spot where you can settle in. Maybe settle down, 24 00:01:51,640 --> 00:01:58,520 Speaker 2: close your eyes, turn your focus toward God. Breathe in 25 00:01:58,680 --> 00:02:03,560 Speaker 2: and breathe out. Quiet your thoughts, ready your spirit to 26 00:02:03,680 --> 00:02:11,080 Speaker 2: receive from our heavenly Father. We will be meditating on 27 00:02:11,160 --> 00:02:14,160 Speaker 2: Deuteronomy chapter six, verses six and seven from the King 28 00:02:14,280 --> 00:02:20,280 Speaker 2: James version. The Bible says, and these words which I 29 00:02:20,280 --> 00:02:22,920 Speaker 2: command thee this day, shall be in thine heart, and 30 00:02:22,960 --> 00:02:27,839 Speaker 2: thou shalt teach them diligently under your children. Now thou 31 00:02:27,840 --> 00:02:31,320 Speaker 2: shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, 32 00:02:31,639 --> 00:02:36,160 Speaker 2: when thou walkest in the way, and when thou liest down, 33 00:02:36,440 --> 00:02:42,760 Speaker 2: and when thou risest up. I hope you'll take a 34 00:02:42,760 --> 00:02:45,800 Speaker 2: moment right now to pour out your love adoration to Christ, 35 00:02:47,520 --> 00:02:55,120 Speaker 2: who led by perfect example. Jesus, I praise you for 36 00:02:55,200 --> 00:02:59,160 Speaker 2: in the beginning you with a word. You are with God, 37 00:03:00,800 --> 00:03:06,440 Speaker 2: you were God, yet you loved me, You made yourself flesh, 38 00:03:06,440 --> 00:03:11,000 Speaker 2: and you died for me. I praise you for your 39 00:03:11,080 --> 00:03:17,240 Speaker 2: redeemed me and reconcile me to God the Father. I 40 00:03:17,320 --> 00:03:23,520 Speaker 2: worship you for you're the first and the last. In you, 41 00:03:23,720 --> 00:03:31,359 Speaker 2: all of creation is restored and made whole. You know, 42 00:03:31,480 --> 00:03:37,480 Speaker 2: to lead by constant example can be pretty challenging. The 43 00:03:37,480 --> 00:03:41,480 Speaker 2: Bible commands, though, that we teach God's word to our 44 00:03:41,560 --> 00:03:45,840 Speaker 2: children to live God's word in every season and situation 45 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:50,000 Speaker 2: of life. This was done on purpose. You know why, 46 00:03:50,080 --> 00:03:55,040 Speaker 2: because God has no greater plan, what a privilege. One 47 00:03:55,080 --> 00:03:59,040 Speaker 2: of the best ways to teach is by example. God 48 00:03:59,040 --> 00:04:02,600 Speaker 2: called you to know and to live out his word, 49 00:04:02,680 --> 00:04:07,200 Speaker 2: not only for your benefit, but for your child's benefit 50 00:04:07,200 --> 00:04:12,960 Speaker 2: as well. Stop for a second, allow God to speak 51 00:04:12,960 --> 00:04:18,919 Speaker 2: to you concerning this area of your life. Confess to 52 00:04:19,000 --> 00:04:25,640 Speaker 2: the Lord those times you weren't the best example. Maybe 53 00:04:25,720 --> 00:04:33,200 Speaker 2: times were anger and impatience got the best of you. 54 00:04:33,279 --> 00:04:41,760 Speaker 2: Hand those failures over to Jesus. Cast your cares upon him, 55 00:04:42,080 --> 00:04:46,120 Speaker 2: and I'll take a few moments to dwell on God's 56 00:04:46,120 --> 00:04:53,839 Speaker 2: perfect example. Thank him for illustrating and illuminating your path. 57 00:04:56,480 --> 00:04:58,919 Speaker 2: Give grace to God for granting you the wisdom of 58 00:04:58,960 --> 00:05:06,080 Speaker 2: his word, and thank Him for his teaching. His example 59 00:05:07,360 --> 00:05:12,719 Speaker 2: wi should enable you to do all things. Thank Jesus 60 00:05:12,800 --> 00:05:15,800 Speaker 2: for always leading you and showing you the way, For 61 00:05:15,920 --> 00:05:21,680 Speaker 2: showing you that there is optimism and obedience. Thank Jesus 62 00:05:21,760 --> 00:05:27,200 Speaker 2: for being the exemplification and manifestation of God's love for you. 63 00:05:28,760 --> 00:05:31,040 Speaker 2: I hope you know God's president and that he's listening 64 00:05:31,040 --> 00:05:35,479 Speaker 2: to you. The Bible says, ask and it shall be 65 00:05:35,520 --> 00:05:39,159 Speaker 2: given to you. So ask the Holy Spirit to help 66 00:05:39,200 --> 00:05:44,640 Speaker 2: you be a great example to your child. To demonstrate 67 00:05:44,720 --> 00:05:51,599 Speaker 2: with your actions what is written in God's word. Ask 68 00:05:51,640 --> 00:05:54,920 Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit to empower you to lead by example, 69 00:05:56,680 --> 00:06:00,880 Speaker 2: to be an illustration to your child, to your child 70 00:06:00,880 --> 00:06:06,200 Speaker 2: of God's calling and care. Even when it's not easy, 71 00:06:08,320 --> 00:06:12,080 Speaker 2: and when you make mistakes, you can still teach your 72 00:06:12,160 --> 00:06:17,200 Speaker 2: child humility through grace. As challenging as being a parent 73 00:06:17,279 --> 00:06:21,280 Speaker 2: may seem, God can give us and does give us 74 00:06:21,320 --> 00:06:27,920 Speaker 2: the strength and has provided a way. Remember, God has 75 00:06:27,960 --> 00:06:31,359 Speaker 2: called you to lead by example, to be constantly meditating 76 00:06:31,360 --> 00:06:34,719 Speaker 2: on His word, to carry God's teaching in your heart. 77 00:06:35,640 --> 00:06:38,840 Speaker 2: So teach your child to do the same. With the 78 00:06:38,880 --> 00:06:40,919 Speaker 2: help of the Holy Spirit, You're going to raise a 79 00:06:41,000 --> 00:06:45,760 Speaker 2: child in goodness and grace and trust in God that 80 00:06:45,880 --> 00:06:51,120 Speaker 2: He will be with you every step of the way. 81 00:06:52,360 --> 00:06:55,120 Speaker 2: Thank you for completing today's meditative prayer on pray dot 82 00:06:55,120 --> 00:06:58,919 Speaker 2: com by incorporating this healthy habit as a daily practice, 83 00:06:58,920 --> 00:07:03,240 Speaker 2: you're making prayer priority and strengthening your walk with God. 84 00:07:03,920 --> 00:07:07,000 Speaker 2: I'm doctor Tim Clinton, President of the American Association of 85 00:07:07,080 --> 00:07:10,880 Speaker 2: Christian Counselors, and we'd love being a part of your life.