We learned this week that relationship precedes the rules in a family. In other words, children are a parent’s even if there aren’t any rules. Another model is based on a set of rules and a relationship that is established by a willingness to agree or adopt those rules. We found out that God established rules for his children, but before He announced them, He declared his relationship with His people.

“And God spoke all these words: ‘I am the Lord your God.’ “-Exodus 20:1-2.

From the very beginning, God adopted the family model. The people of Israel were His children and He was their Father. Later God, our Father, would establish His relationship with us through His Son Jesus Christ:

“Yet to all who receive him, to those who believed in his name, He gave the right to become children of God.” – John 1:12.

It is good to know that we are His children, not based on our merits or following any given set of rules, but based on our complete trust in the work of His Son Jesus Christ and in Him as our Father. For as any good father, He desires the best for His children.

MONDAY

Personal

As we pray, let us meditate on the fact that our relationship with God is not based on what we did or did not do. It is based on the fact that we trusted Jesus to be our Lord and Savior and have entered the family of God. Let us pray that we develop a deeper, more meaningful relationship with our heavenly Father.

TUESDAY

Finances

Let us continue to pray that God would impart wisdom upon us, such that we will use our finances in a Godly manner and be good stewards of our possessions.

WEDNESDAY

Family

Today’s prayer focus is our immediate family: our parents, siblings, and children. May God continue to bless them spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

THURSDAY

Church

Another important area to pray for is the unity of our Church family. We all have the same Father in Heaven who delights in our unity. Let us pray that the different ministries and their leaders may all work as one to do the Lord’s Will.

FRIDAY

Leaders

Leaders are another key aspect of our Church that we should be praying for. In particular, we should pray for our Pastor, Bobby Cruz Jr. as he leads us in our mission: Leading others in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

SATURDAY

Co-workers/Classmates

As part of leading others in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, let us continue to pray for and be an example to our coworkers and/or classmates.

SUNDAY

Lost Souls 

Finally, let us continue interceding for the people that are all around us and need salvation. Pray that more persons will be added to our Church family this Sunday.

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