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 00:00:36,200 --> 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 ou 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 00:03:23,680 --> 00:03:31,320 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 --> 00:04:18,960 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 00:04:42,200 --> 00:04:47,080 Speaker 2: I'll take a few moments to dwell on God's perfect example. 56 00:04:51,160 --> 00:04:57,000 Speaker 2: Thank him for illustrating and illuminating your path. Give grace 57 00:04:57,040 --> 00:04:59,440 Speaker 2: to God for granting you the wisdom of his word, 58 00:05:02,320 --> 00:05:07,720 Speaker 2: and thank Him for his teaching. His example wi should 59 00:05:07,760 --> 00:05:13,239 Speaker 2: enable you to do all things. Thank Jesus for always 60 00:05:13,360 --> 00:05:16,360 Speaker 2: leading you and showing you the way, for showing you 61 00:05:16,400 --> 00:05:22,200 Speaker 2: that there is optimism and obedience. Thank Jesus for being 62 00:05:22,400 --> 00:05:28,839 Speaker 2: the exemplification and manifestation of God's love for you. I 63 00:05:28,880 --> 00:05:31,279 Speaker 2: hope you know God's president and that he's listening to you. 64 00:05:32,520 --> 00:05:36,120 Speaker 2: The Bible says, ask and it shall be given to you. 65 00:05:37,680 --> 00:05:40,440 Speaker 2: So ask the Holy Spirit to help you be a 66 00:05:40,480 --> 00:05:46,200 Speaker 2: great example to your child, to demonstrate with your actions 67 00:05:47,240 --> 00:05:52,320 Speaker 2: what is written in God's word. Ask the Holy Spirit 68 00:05:52,360 --> 00:05:57,680 Speaker 2: to empower you to lead by example, to be an 69 00:05:57,720 --> 00:06:02,120 Speaker 2: illustration to your child, to your child of God's calling 70 00:06:02,160 --> 00:06:09,039 Speaker 2: and care. Even when it's not easy, and when you 71 00:06:09,080 --> 00:06:13,839 Speaker 2: make mistakes, you can still teach your child humility through grace. 72 00:06:15,320 --> 00:06:19,880 Speaker 2: As challenging as being a parent may seem, God can 73 00:06:19,920 --> 00:06:22,920 Speaker 2: give us and does give us the strength, and it's 74 00:06:22,960 --> 00:06:28,640 Speaker 2: provided a way. Remember, God has called you to lead 75 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:32,080 Speaker 2: by example, to be constantly meditating on His word, to 76 00:06:32,200 --> 00:06:36,560 Speaker 2: carry God's teaching in your heart. So teach your child 77 00:06:36,600 --> 00:06:39,840 Speaker 2: to do the same. With the help of the Holy Spirit, 78 00:06:39,960 --> 00:06:42,480 Speaker 2: You're going to raise a child in goodness and grace 79 00:06:43,360 --> 00:06:46,760 Speaker 2: and trust in God that He will be with you 80 00:06:46,960 --> 00:06:53,640 Speaker 2: every step of the way. Thank you for completing today's 81 00:06:53,720 --> 00:06:57,600 Speaker 2: meditative prayer on pray dot com by incorporating this healthy 82 00:06:57,600 --> 00:07:01,240 Speaker 2: habit as a daily practice, you're making prayer priority and 83 00:07:01,440 --> 00:07:05,520 Speaker 2: strengthening your walk with God. I'm doctor Tim Clinton, President 84 00:07:05,640 --> 00:07:09,160 Speaker 2: of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and we'd love 85 00:07:09,240 --> 00:07:10,239 Speaker 2: being a part of your life.