   In the Bible we read: 'God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble' (Psalm 46:1 GWT). We don't have to look far to see times of trouble, close to home and further away. It's why we need to pray for the physical and spiritual safety of our children; that they may 'grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord...Jesus' (2 Peter 3:18 NKJV). 

   Heather Riggleman writes: 'As you and I watch the news, we weep, we cry out in anger, and then we wonder, "How we can protect our kids...?' We wonder if it's safe to send [them] out the front door. We question whether the world is falling apart. And nothing is more terrifying than the realisation that we cannot protect them from life. While we cannot hide our children away from the world, we can...shield them in far greater ways than wrapping them in a plastic bubble or locking them in their rooms for the rest of their lives...We can intercede for [them], praying for wisdom, protection, peace and strength.' 

   Wherever you're gathered and praying, Jesus is in your midst (see Matthew 18:19-20). Paul said, 'Put on every piece of God's armour so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil...Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers' (Ephesians 6:13, 18 NLT). When you pray like that, God is bound to honour his word. Keep covering your kids in prayer - and don't give up no matter how bad things seem, near and far. 





— SCRIPTURE —

    'Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord..,Jesus.' 2 Peter 3:18 NKJV
— SOULFOOD —

    1 Ki 8-9, Luke 11:29-44, Ps 40:9-17, Pro 6:6-8
    

In the Bible we read: 'God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble' (Psalm 46:1 GWT). We don't have to look far to see times of trouble, close to home and further away. It's why we need to pray for the physical and spiritual safety of our children; that they may 'grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord...Jesus' (2 Peter 3:18 NKJV). Heather Riggleman writes: 'As you and I watch the news, we weep, we cry out in anger, and then we wonder, "How we can protect our kids...?' We wonder if it's safe to send [them] out the front door. We question whether the world is falling apart. And nothing is more terrifying than the realisation that we cannot protect them from life. While we cannot hide our children away from the world, we can...shield them in far greater ways than wrapping them in a plastic bubble or locking them in their rooms for the rest of their lives...We can intercede for [them], praying for wisdom, protection, peace and strength.' Wherever you're gathered and praying, Jesus is in your midst (see Matthew 18:19-20). Paul said, 'Put on every piece of God's armour so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil...Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers' (Ephesians 6:13, 18 NLT). When you pray like that, God is bound to honour his word. Keep covering your kids in prayer - and don't give up no matter how bad things seem, near and far. 
 
 — SCRIPTURE — 
 'Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord..,Jesus.' 2 Peter 3:18 NKJV 
 — SOULFOOD — 
 1 Ki 8-9, Luke 11:29-44, Ps 40:9-17, Pro 6:6-8

The Word For Today is a daily devotional by authors Bob and Debby Gass. Every day, tens of thousands of people across New Zealand are encouraged and uplifted by its relevant insights.

The daily readings resonate with people as they often speak into their current circumstances. Often readers express wonder at how a particular day’s devotion appeared to be ‘written just for me’

The Word For Today is a daily devotional by authors Bob and Debby Gass. Every day, tens of thousands of people across New Zealand are encouraged and uplifted by its relevant insights.
The daily readings resonate with people as they often speak into their current circumstances. Often readers express wonder at how a particular day&rsquo;s devotion appeared to be &lsquo;written just for me&rsquo;