I’m not done being a parent yet…even though my
children are grown. That is what the Lord impressed upon me a few years ago and
that's what prompted me to start this devotional blog. Things haven’t changed since
2012…I’m still a parent and grandparent and we all, including me, still need
“training” in the way of our Lord. So just what does it mean to “train” and for
what are we “training?” Train means to acquire knowledge and skills as a
result of teaching. So for what are we training?
For a marathon, etiquette, swimming or…just life? Spiritual training, you may
ask? Yes. Spiritual character.
To be more like Jesus every day is our goal. Not to
become a God—we can never do that. But just to be like Jesus.
So for the 2013 year spiritual character is going to
be the focus of this Banquet With The
King as we feast on His word. Applying spiritual character traits to our
lives isn’t just for little children—it is useful to all of us—to help us grow
closer to the Lord. So like it talks about in Romans…And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that
tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character;
and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of
God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given
to us. Romans 5:3-5
As we begin this New Year may we be ever more attune
to God’s guidance in our lives and may we reach out to others with the love of
God that flows through our hearts and lives.
Happy New Year!
Dear Lord, You are awesome.
Your character traits are worth emulating—so train us to persevere through the
good times and rough times in our lives that we would become more like You—kind,
forgiving, generous and loving.
© 2013
by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB)
unless otherwise noted.
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