And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:24,25)
Loving Father,
Lead these children to understand the true purpose of Christians coming together. Help them to understand that it is not to "worship" as Christianity has come to believe as you tell us that true worship is a sacrificial life. Rather, we come together to encourage each other and to spur each other on to good works. May this knowledge help these children to avoid the consumer mentality many have adopted when the "worship service" does not "edify" them. In fact, what the Hebrew writer is telling us is a bit like John Kennedy's inaugural address: ask not what your worship service can do for you, but ask what you can do to encourage other Christians in their walk.
Before these children set out for the church building, may they seriously consider specific individuals that need their encouragement and spurring on. May they seek these individuals out and see their purpose in coming to the assembly to provide that encouragement. And may there be others who will likewise seek out these children to encourage them. With that mindset, may the realize that missing the assembly is not just failing to punch their time clock, but it is missing an opportunity to spur on another fellow servant who may be struggling, encouragement that may make the difference in whether that servant continues on in their walk.
Amen
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