January 8th, 2024
Let’s read Proverbs chapter 6 using the H.E.A.R. method. As you read the passage, do the following:
H- highlight the verses that stand out to you.
E – explain the verse(s) in your own words of what God is saying to you.
A – apply the verse to your life. (What would it look like to live this truth in your
life?)
R – respond in prayer by writing your heart to God.
Each of these four steps cultivates a heart-attitude to hear God speak.
Let’s focus on V.6 – “Go to the ant, you slacker! Observe its ways and become wise.” King Solomon is encouraging his son to study ‘antology’ -i.e. lessons from the ants. Ants are small insects which are self-motivated, continually preparing with a purpose, & diligent. Pray to become a diligent disciple of Jesus, not slacking in spiritual disciples of prayer, the Word, witnessing, and serving one another in love. Are there areas of passivity you need to put away? Are there areas of your life to give greater attention?
Pray – “Heavenly Father, may I put aside areas of spiritual and moral laxity, and may I be actively pursuing to seek You and impart my faith to family and friends, for I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Parenting IRL challenge – To develop diligent children, seek to become a disciple devoted to the Word.
H- highlight the verses that stand out to you.
E – explain the verse(s) in your own words of what God is saying to you.
A – apply the verse to your life. (What would it look like to live this truth in your
life?)
R – respond in prayer by writing your heart to God.
Each of these four steps cultivates a heart-attitude to hear God speak.
Let’s focus on V.6 – “Go to the ant, you slacker! Observe its ways and become wise.” King Solomon is encouraging his son to study ‘antology’ -i.e. lessons from the ants. Ants are small insects which are self-motivated, continually preparing with a purpose, & diligent. Pray to become a diligent disciple of Jesus, not slacking in spiritual disciples of prayer, the Word, witnessing, and serving one another in love. Are there areas of passivity you need to put away? Are there areas of your life to give greater attention?
Pray – “Heavenly Father, may I put aside areas of spiritual and moral laxity, and may I be actively pursuing to seek You and impart my faith to family and friends, for I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Parenting IRL challenge – To develop diligent children, seek to become a disciple devoted to the Word.
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