Our Children - Living Sacrifices

Shared by Sue

A famous commercial asks, "Do you know where your children are tonight?" "Sure," you may say, "they're right in the other room watching television." With that assurance, you settle down to a good night's sleep. But, should it be left at that? Are Christian parents falling into Satan's trap of the false assurance that as long as their kids are at home they're okay, when this may sometimes be far from the truth?

The Word says, "Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire..." (Deuteronomy 18:10). One could extrapolate from that: don't sacrifice your children to demons ... wherever they are. You wouldn't leave your kids in your living room drinking a quart of vodka, but what are they drinking into their souls through your TV...with what spirits are they "communing"?

What is behind all the brutal violence, sexuality and greed so prevalent in the most popular programming? The Apostle Paul warned: "...the things which the Gentiles sacrifice they sacrifice to demons and not to God, and I do not want you to have fellowship with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the Lord's table and the table of demons..." (1 Corinthians 10:20-21).

Of course, there are worthwhile Christ-centered programs on television and also on DVD. But, if viewing isn't monitored and selective, what are your children watching? Someday your children's lives will bear the fruit of what they are absorbing now. Consider whose cup they are drinking from daily. Re-evaluate tonight your responsibilities as parents when it comes to your children's television habits, so you can all have sweet dreams.

Let's Pray Together…

Heavenly Father, thank you for the children you have entrusted to me. Keep me from allowing them to be sacrificed to demon spirits through television or other worldly sources. Grant me wisdom and courage to monitor their viewing so they might grow up strong, committed and bringing glory to You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

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Divine Mercy for Physically and Sexually Abused Children

Divine Mercy I beg of You to protect all those helpless children who are physically and sexually abused, especially by those whose duty it is to guide and protect them on earth. Send Your enveloping cloak of Mercy and wrap it around those poor children and enfold them in Your love and protection. Send forth Your rays of blood and water to cleanse and renew the souls of those who perpetrate these vile acts of Satan. Let there be a way to get Your powerful Image of Divine Mercy into the homes of these sad families, from where graces will flow as You promise, and they shall be renewed. O Blood and Water which gushed from the heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, we trust in You. Amen

Tips For Dealing With Bullies

When your child is homeschooled there is a less likely chance that he or she will encounter trouble with bullies. However, if your child is in public school (more so than a private school I would think, but maybe there is just as much bullying at those institutions too) there is more of a chance that child may have a bully problem and the parent may not even be aware.

From what I have been reading or hearing, bullying is becoming a big problem worldwide. There is bullying in person but now there is also the problem of cyber-bullying.

The following are TIPS on dealing with bullies:

Bully Tactics

Cindi Seddon, cofounder of Coquitlam's Bully B'ware program, and a teacher as
well as a school principal, recommends the following when your child encounters
a bully:

KIDS
Stand straight and tall if faced with a bully; look him straight in the eye.
Be polite but firm.

Tell the bully "Stop it, I don't like it. Leave me alone."

If at all possible, don't cry or show you are upset. Walk away if you can't hide your feelings.

Report events to an adult you trust. Expect action to be taken.

PARENTS
Contact your child's school, anonymously, and ask if there is a bullying policy.

Then, if assured your child won't be exposed to greater risk, inform them of the events that transpired, including a date, time and place.

Follow up with school authorities. Ask what action has been taken and how your child will be kept safe if his identity has been exposed.

There are websites you can visit for help:

Talk Helps

Take Action Against Bullying