Saturday, November 9, 2013

Determination

I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your ordinances before me. Psalms 119:30

Jesus chose the faithful way…He did the will of His Father. He had those ten commandments—the ordinances before Him, just like we do, but He was sinless…For we do not have a high priest (Jesus) who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15. Without sin. We can only hope to make good decisions day by day and live lives of holiness—where we sin less. In a small way, we can become like Jesus—if we are determined.   

Training Tip – Teach your family the song, “This is My Father’s World.” It focuses on the beautiful sounds of God’s creation, but one line stands out—don’t ever let me forget that though the wrong seems often so strong—God is the ruler. Help your children to understand that the choice is theirs in life—to follow the right or the wrong. 

               This is my Father's world,
               and to my listening ears
               all nature sings, and round me rings
               the music of the spheres.
               This is my Father's world: 
               I rest me in the thought
               of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
               his hand the wonders wrought. 

               This is my Father's world,
               the birds their carols raise,
               the morning light, the lily white,
               declare their maker's praise. 
               This is my Father's world:
               he shines in all that's fair;
               in the rustling grass I hear him pass;
               he speaks to me everywhere. 

               This is my Father's world. 
               O let me ne'er forget
               that though the wrong seems oft so strong,
               God is the ruler yet.
               This is my Father's world:
               why should my heart be sad? 
               The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! 
               God reigns; let the earth be glad! 

Lord God, create in my children and grandchildren a pure heart and let that purity of heart be shown in their actions—determined to live lives of holiness before You.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.

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