As the summer months roll in, I find it increasingly difficult to post new messages on the blog. Please bear with me. Most student pastors realize that these months can be rather exhausting. During the past three weeks, we've had summer camp and VBS. Still, I'll try my best to continue to share news with you.
Recently, I've began kneeling with Joshua for bedtime prayers. He loves to kneel and pray with me. Usually, I'll begin the prayer and then I'll ask Joshua what he would like to pray for. Don't worry, McDonald's, know that my son prays vigorously for you. Of course, he prays for other family members and friends. Can I just tell you that when my son prays for others, I am greatly encouraged to do the same. I guess what I'm trying to do is teach him about the Lord "when I lie down..." (Deut. 6:8).
When it comes to parenting, I am no superman. I haven't gotten it all figured out yet. I do have friends who've encouraged me along the way. Let me tell you about some of them. One of my very best friends, Jason Hand, leads a family devotional time at least 3 times a week. Jason, I admire you and hope to get there myself soon. Jason has a four year old daughter who is amazing. Dr. Rob Rienow has encouraged me greatly in his book, God's Grand Vision for the Home. I've also been greatly encouraged by Steve Wright in ReThink. I hope that I can encourage others as I have been encouraged.
3 comments:
I am encouraged and challenged by you! Thanks for sharing. I have a long way to come.
I am so proud of the way that you and Lindsey have committed yourselves to the task (or should I say WORK) of parenting.
Children are incredible blessings from the Lord and when parents like you two realize that, take it seriously, and devote yourselves to ensuring that your little ones grow up with reverence and respect for God, it's just HUGE! Way to go and hang in there--it passes WAY, WAY too fast! We love you!
I love reading about how your family times are going. Josh and I have family devotions almost every night with our kids. We do different things depending on the time but the kids love it. Especially when dancing and singing is involved=) We love ya'll.
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