“Draw Near to God!” James 4:5-10

How many here are presently having some kind of prayer and devotional time as a family? How many of you are satisfied with that time?...

to better understand the urgency in having a prayer/devotional time Purpose: to better understand the urgency in having a prayer/devotional time

The significance of this, on a personal level, is that this affects the family as well – your immediate family and your church family…

I WHAT is a Family to Do?

Dr. Wilson W. Grant (pediatrician/author) In his book The Caring Father tells of three incidents that helped motivate him to be a better husband and dad… Dr. Wilson W. Grant (pediatrician/author)

I WHAT is a Family to Do? A. Take Time for Training

Professor Suzuki: “By the time they are old enough to know the violin is a difficult instrument to play they have already mastered it.”

I WHAT is a Family to Do? A. Take Time for Training B. Take Time to Improve C. Take Time for Moods

“Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.” Romans 12:15 “Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.”

I WHAT is a Family to Do? A. Take Time for Training B. Take Time to Improve C. Take Time for Moods D. Take Time for Eternal Matters

Matthew 6:19-20 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal.”

II WHEN is a Family to Do It?

In the past I have been made to think I was a bad husband/dad because I didn’t take an hour each day with my family in devotions…

II WHEN is a Family to Do It? A. Meal Time is Prime

Revelation 19:9 “…Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb…”

II WHEN is a Family to Do It? A. Meal Time is Prime B. Bed Time is Ahead Time

III HOW is a Family to Do? A. Personal Efforts and Goals B. Efforts of Others C. Resources for Ideas

(literary talent from England) Was asked by a preacher to write the words to make a song. The song was to describe what Jacob experienced when God appeared to him as recorded in Genesis 28. After having caught the gist of the preacher’s sermon, Sarah Adams masterfully condensed that Biblical account into a song… Sarah Adams (literary talent from England)

Conclusion and Summary Many sobering stories have been told of how this song was used in the hour of difficulty… The theme of this song ought to be our heart’s desire when it comes to our personal and family life. The Bible gives this command, as well as, promise – “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” Don’t be content to simply follow God. Let’s learn to walk with Him!