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Trust
In the Word
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him (Nahum 1:7).
Of the Word
“Grab my hand, Dad! I don’t want to fall!” Every parent has heard these words at one time or another. A good parent will make a mighty effort to keep a child safe, and a child trusts a parent to do just that.
God has heard this same cry from us. We try on our own to keep from falling into sin, but we fail. When we do fall, we can trust God’s promise of grace and forgiveness as our Father reaches down, forgives us, and keeps us from falling deeper into sin.
Children trust their parents to meet their daily needs of food, clothing, and shelter. They also trust parents to keep them from falling into harmful lifestyles and bad behaviors. Loving parents, with God’s help, strive to guide their children in the way of the Lord.
Stretch your faith-filled parenting: Take a walk with your child. Hold hands. Tell about Jesus and what trusting in His forgiveness means to both of you.
Walking with my Lord
Trustworthy Savior, help me to trust You for every need at all times. Lead me to set an example of godly trust for my family. In Your name I pray. Amen.
Mustard Seed: Faith-Filled Parenting. Authors: Rev. Larry and Shari Miller. 18/32 ©2009 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org
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