1 00:00:01,440 --> 00:00:04,840 Speaker 1: And thoughts from visions of the night when deep sleep. 2 00:00:05,400 --> 00:00:11,399 Speaker 1: Falleth on men Job four thirteen. Dear Lord, I thank 3 00:00:11,440 --> 00:00:15,400 Speaker 1: you that your spirit within me is always active while 4 00:00:15,440 --> 00:00:18,960 Speaker 1: my physical body is at rest. You are still working 5 00:00:18,960 --> 00:00:22,640 Speaker 1: out the solutions to all the challenges I face even 6 00:00:22,920 --> 00:00:27,560 Speaker 1: while I sleep. Some of your most profound revelations have 7 00:00:27,720 --> 00:00:31,160 Speaker 1: come through dreams in the night. Thank you that I 8 00:00:31,200 --> 00:00:34,040 Speaker 1: do not need to be disturbed even when the thoughts 9 00:00:34,040 --> 00:00:36,919 Speaker 1: of the day cause a disturbance in my dreams at night. 10 00:00:37,800 --> 00:00:41,040 Speaker 1: It is only you working out the answer and strengthening 11 00:00:41,040 --> 00:00:45,040 Speaker 1: my spirit. As I continue to trust in your faithfulness, 12 00:00:45,400 --> 00:00:49,360 Speaker 1: you will deliver me from every situation I face, for 13 00:00:49,560 --> 00:01:00,240 Speaker 1: you have already won the victory. Amen. Thank you for 14 00:01:00,360 --> 00:01:04,959 Speaker 1: listening to pray dot COM's nightly prayer to experience a 15 00:01:05,040 --> 00:01:08,640 Speaker 1: pocket of peace before you go to sleep. Stay tuned 16 00:01:08,800 --> 00:01:12,520 Speaker 1: for our free meditative prayer after this quick word from 17 00:01:12,520 --> 00:01:23,920 Speaker 1: our sponsors. Welcome to your meditative prayer on great Parenting. 18 00:01:25,080 --> 00:01:27,920 Speaker 1: To get the most out of your spiritual journey, use 19 00:01:27,959 --> 00:01:31,600 Speaker 1: pray dot com every day and make prayer a priority 20 00:01:31,720 --> 00:01:37,880 Speaker 1: in your life. Our goal for today's meditative prayer is 21 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:44,720 Speaker 1: great Parenting. Hit pause for a second head to your 22 00:01:44,760 --> 00:01:48,080 Speaker 1: safe spot where you can settle in. And settle down, 23 00:01:49,720 --> 00:01:55,400 Speaker 1: close your eyes, and turn your focus inward. Breathe in, 24 00:01:56,840 --> 00:02:02,400 Speaker 1: then breathe out quite at your thoughts, and ready your 25 00:02:02,440 --> 00:02:08,640 Speaker 1: spirit to receive from God. We will be meditating on 26 00:02:08,760 --> 00:02:12,880 Speaker 1: Deuteronomy chapter six, verses six through seven, from the King 27 00:02:13,000 --> 00:02:19,440 Speaker 1: James version. And these words which I command thee this day, 28 00:02:19,880 --> 00:02:23,560 Speaker 1: shall be in thine heart. And thou shalt teach them 29 00:02:23,600 --> 00:02:27,400 Speaker 1: diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when 30 00:02:27,400 --> 00:02:30,800 Speaker 1: thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by 31 00:02:30,840 --> 00:02:35,000 Speaker 1: the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou 32 00:02:35,200 --> 00:02:42,080 Speaker 1: risest up, take a moment to pour out your adoration 33 00:02:42,200 --> 00:02:48,600 Speaker 1: to Christ, who led by perfect example. Jesus, I praise you, 34 00:02:49,200 --> 00:02:52,040 Speaker 1: for in the beginning you were the Word. You were 35 00:02:52,120 --> 00:02:56,320 Speaker 1: with God, and you were God. Yet you loved me 36 00:02:56,880 --> 00:03:01,400 Speaker 1: and made yourself flesh and died from me. I praise 37 00:03:01,480 --> 00:03:04,840 Speaker 1: you for you redeem me and reconcile me to God 38 00:03:04,880 --> 00:03:09,680 Speaker 1: the Father. I worship you, for you are the first 39 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:14,880 Speaker 1: and the last. In you, all of creation is restored 40 00:03:14,960 --> 00:03:22,040 Speaker 1: and made whole. To lead by constant example can be challenging. 41 00:03:23,120 --> 00:03:26,359 Speaker 1: The Bible commands you to teach God's word to your child, 42 00:03:27,360 --> 00:03:30,840 Speaker 1: to live God's word in every season and situation of 43 00:03:30,840 --> 00:03:35,680 Speaker 1: your life. This was done on purpose. One of the 44 00:03:35,760 --> 00:03:40,520 Speaker 1: best ways to teach is by example. God called you 45 00:03:40,600 --> 00:03:43,520 Speaker 1: to know and to live out his word, not only 46 00:03:43,600 --> 00:03:47,120 Speaker 1: for your benefit, but for your child's benefit as well. 47 00:03:48,800 --> 00:03:52,000 Speaker 1: Stop for a second and allow God to speak to 48 00:03:52,080 --> 00:03:57,000 Speaker 1: you concerning this area of your life. Confess to Jesus 49 00:03:57,040 --> 00:04:01,080 Speaker 1: those times you weren't the best example, those times where 50 00:04:01,120 --> 00:04:06,040 Speaker 1: anger and impatience got the best of you. Hand those 51 00:04:06,080 --> 00:04:13,520 Speaker 1: failures over to Jesus. Cast your cares upon him. Take 52 00:04:13,640 --> 00:04:17,080 Speaker 1: just a few minutes to dwell on God's perfect example. 53 00:04:18,960 --> 00:04:24,320 Speaker 1: Thank Him for illustrating and illuminating your path. Give grace 54 00:04:24,400 --> 00:04:27,159 Speaker 1: to God for granting you the wisdom of his word. 55 00:04:28,800 --> 00:04:32,680 Speaker 1: Thank Him for his teachings and his example which enable 56 00:04:32,760 --> 00:04:37,560 Speaker 1: you to do all things. Thank Jesus for always leading 57 00:04:37,600 --> 00:04:41,680 Speaker 1: you and showing you the way, for showing you there 58 00:04:41,760 --> 00:04:47,680 Speaker 1: is optimism and obedience. Thank Jesus for being the exemplification 59 00:04:47,839 --> 00:04:54,039 Speaker 1: and manifestation of God's love for you. God is present 60 00:04:54,640 --> 00:04:58,640 Speaker 1: and he is listening to you. The Bible says, ask 61 00:04:58,839 --> 00:05:02,440 Speaker 1: and it shall be given to you. So Ask the 62 00:05:02,480 --> 00:05:05,479 Speaker 1: Holy Spirit to help you be a great example to 63 00:05:05,560 --> 00:05:10,000 Speaker 1: your child. To demonstrate with your actions what is written 64 00:05:10,040 --> 00:05:14,560 Speaker 1: in God's word. Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you 65 00:05:14,640 --> 00:05:19,040 Speaker 1: to lead by example, to be an illustration to your 66 00:05:19,160 --> 00:05:23,600 Speaker 1: child of God's calling and care. Even when it is 67 00:05:23,640 --> 00:05:27,479 Speaker 1: not easy and you make mistakes, you can still teach 68 00:05:27,520 --> 00:05:32,479 Speaker 1: your child humility through grace. As challenging as being a 69 00:05:32,560 --> 00:05:39,479 Speaker 1: parent may seem, God has provided a way. Remember, God 70 00:05:39,520 --> 00:05:43,800 Speaker 1: has called you to lead by example, to be constantly 71 00:05:43,920 --> 00:05:48,440 Speaker 1: meditating on His word, to carry God's teaching in your 72 00:05:48,440 --> 00:05:52,040 Speaker 1: own heart, and to teach your child to do the same. 73 00:05:53,920 --> 00:05:57,279 Speaker 1: With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will raise 74 00:05:57,360 --> 00:06:03,080 Speaker 1: your child in goodness and grace. Trust in God. He 75 00:06:03,200 --> 00:06:09,200 Speaker 1: will be with you every step of the way. Thank 76 00:06:09,240 --> 00:06:13,560 Speaker 1: you for completing today's meditative prayer on pray dot com. 77 00:06:13,600 --> 00:06:17,360 Speaker 1: By incorporating this healthy habit as a daily practice, you're 78 00:06:17,400 --> 00:06:21,159 Speaker 1: making prayer a priority and strengthening your walk with God.