As the Hebraic calendar year is coming to a close, no matter which calendar you ascribe to, it is a good time to take inventory of the year. What actionable steps did you take to strengthen yourself and your children this year? Were you consistent? What obstacles presented themselves every time you attempted to make improvements? Do you notice any patterns? In what ways did you reaffirm your child/ children's faith this year? Did you notice any growth in yourself and your child/children? Did you notice any patterns as the Shabbat/Sabbath and holy days approached or ended? How prepared were you for the set apart days? When answering the questions, be as specific as you can. Also make note of any changes you desire to make for the benefit of your walk with The Most High and your household's walk. As you ponder over what the Almighty Creator commanded in Deuteronomy 6 about how to teach your children to love and serve Him acceptably, consider how fluid and gentle His desired and prescribed approach for US should look like. The end goals are that our children learn of our faith because they see it work in, through and for us and to raise/ train children who will see the benefit in serving the One and True living Creator. The Most High instructs us to consider the long "game," for lack of a better phrase. He desires a set apart nation that is orderly and who loves Him as He loves us. I pray that this post is a gentle reminder to prayerfully, reflect, reorient, and be revived for the work ahead. The hearts of our children are one of our most valuable earthly stewardship assignments/ privileges. 🙂 Commit your stewardship to YHWH and He will establish your plans. Manage well. Shalom
