God speaks today Monday | November 11, 2024
The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.
(Exodus 15:2)What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?
(1 Corinthians 4:21) The value of the father as a spiritual guide. (Part III. Love)
Parents need to demonstrate love to their children in order for them to heed discipline and instruction. The use of power without love corrupts authority and undermines the biblical concept of subjugation. Christian parents need to understand that they are born anew in Christ and should model their love on God's love. Children need to be loved, accepted, consoled, encouraged, and admonished based on unconditional love. Lack of love is the primary cause of children's anger and exasperation. The revival of love must begin at home, and parents should hug their children to make them feel loved, accepted, and forgiven. The Christian home filled with love makes children feel safe, happy, and privileged. Prodigal children in the home need love, acceptance, and forgiveness. By cultivating love in their children, parents can effectively discipline and instruct them, and their children will praise God.
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Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
(Isaiah 12:2)O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.
(Isaiah 25:1)Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
(Psalm 59:17)The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
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