Pray with Spurgeon

Daily Newsletter from SpurgeonBooks

DAILY PRAYER (BY SPURGEON)

Lord, it is an unspeakable mercy to know you—to know you as our reconciled God, to know you as our Father in Christ Jesus, who has forgiven us all our trespasses. Oh, it is unspeakably sweet to come and rest in you, and to know that there is now no conflict between us and you; on the contrary, that we are bound to one another by a covenant which in infinite tenderness and mercy you have made, that your people might have strong consolation, and might boldly take hold of you.

Amen.

VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11:29)

First, we rest by faith in Jesus, and next we rest through obedience to him. Rest from fear is followed by rest from the turbulence of inward passion, and the drudgery of self. We are not only to bear a yoke, but his yoke; and we are not only to submit to it when it is laid upon us, but we are to take it upon us.

True Rest for Parents

Why Parents Can Rest (When There’s So Much to Do)

We are not ultimately responsible for building our households. The Lord, from whom the blessing of children comes (Psalm 127:3–5), has taken it upon himself to build our homes. He has promised, “Unless the LORD builds a house, its builders labor over it in vain…” (Psalm 127:1).  This is good news, because if he were not building it, we would have no hope.

Because God is our home-building shepherd, we can trust him to provide for our family, save our children, grow all of us in godliness, direct our kids, and get the glory he is owed from our life together. You are not the Savior that your family needs. Praise God.

Parents, rest easily, knowing that a good God is in charge of your family and committed to your welfare. He loves your children more than you do. He loves you too.

Editor’s Note: Parents, find everything you need to teach your kids the Bible (in just ten minutes each day) from God Centered Family. 

This series of family devotionals (written by me, the creator of “Pray with Spurgeon”) will help you lead your kids to be lifelong followers of Jesus, by laying a solid foundation of Bible literacy and Bible habits — always pointing to Jesus.

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