For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)
Dear Father,
Give these children a clear understanding of the power of your word. May they understand that the reading of your word is not just an intellectual exercise, but that your transforming power is unleashed within them as your Spirit does His work. May they realize that time in the word is time that you work on them and that time away from the word is a time of weakness and spiritual deterioration.
The battle against evil is ever present and the power of the forces against them are formidable. Help them to see that weakness from a disconnection from your word will leave them vulnerable to spiritual attack and defeat. Attempting to live without the word and prayer is like trying to operate a battery powered appliance without recharging the battery on a regular basis - it might appear fine for a while until the battery begins to die. Draw them to your word and give them a thirst that can only be quenched by it.
Amen
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