[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] "Spiritual Junk Food" - Brenda Walsh Ministries Daily Devotion

[Shelly Duffy]

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Spiritual Junk Food
Preparing our children for eternity is the most important job on earth! The Bible says in Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” That’s a beautiful promise for parents as well as a great incentive to raise kids to love Jesus. A lot of prayer is needed to accomplish this task because this sinful world makes it even more challenging to keep kids’ minds on spiritual things. We are warned in 1 Peter 5:8 to “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” This world we live in gets more dangerous every day, because Satan has mastered the art of disguising sin so that not only children, but parents as well, are fooled by his deceptions. Some of the tools the devil uses are television, video games, books, spiritualism, music, just to name a few. It’s not always the tools that are wrong – it’s what kids are watching, reading, and doing! That’s why parents need to make sure they are spiritually feeding their kids. Before heading to the checkout counter with the latest book, toy, or video game, ask yourself: “Will this draw my children closer to Jesus?” If the answer is “no,” put down the spiritual junk food and leave the store! Ask God to give you strength, courage, wisdom, and discernment to know the best spiritual food that will introduce your kids to their Best Friend–Jesus! Text: James 1:5, Isaiah 49:25, Malachi 4:6, Proverbs 4:11-12



Bible Texts:
James 1:5 NKJV - If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 

Isaiah 49:25 NKJV - But thus says the LORD: "Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, And the prey of the terrible be delivered; For I will contend with him who contends with you, And I will save your children. 

Malachi 4:6 NKJV - And he will turn The hearts of the fathers to the children, And the hearts of the children to their fathers, Lest I come and strike the earth with a curse." 

Proverbs 4:11-12 NKJV - I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, And when you run, you will not stumble.


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Shelley Duffy