Ed Young Devotionals

The story of Jairus in Luke 8:40-42 teaches us the importance of enveloping our children in prayer, just as Jairus sought Jesus for his daughter's healing, reminding us that while we cannot control every aspect of our children's lives, we can constantly cover them in prayer, trusting in Jesus' responsiveness to our parental pleas for their well-being and spiritual growth.

In the narrative from Mark 9:19b, a mother learns to trust God with her son's faith journey, inspired by the story of Jesus healing a demon-possessed boy, leading her to consistently pray and surrender her child's spiritual growth to God, embodying the belief that God's love and understanding surpass our own and that He responds to our prayers for our children.

Psalm 78:4-6 underscores the responsibility of passing on the knowledge and experiences of God's deeds to future generations, emphasizing the importance of preparing children not by smoothing their path, but by equipping them with faith, wisdom, and resilience to navigate life's challenges and continue the legacy of a deep connection with God.

1 Samuel 1:21-22, 28 reflects on the profound act of faith and trust in God demonstrated by Hannah in dedicating her son Samuel to the Lord's service, paralleling the emotional journey parents experience in letting go of their children, emphasizing the importance of entrusting them to God's care and finding peace in His divine plan for their lives.

Psalm 127:3-5, alongside George H.W. Bush's reflection on his life's greatest achievement, emphasizes the profound value and enduring legacy of children, asserting that successful parenting begins with a deep relationship with God, as this connection provides the wisdom and guidance necessary to raise children in a way that glorifies God and instills lasting values.

Deuteronomy 6:5-7 emphasizes the vital role of parents in instilling a love for God in their children, urging them to incorporate teachings about God into everyday life and conversations, thereby shaping young hearts and minds to understand and experience the magnificence of a life deeply connected with God.

Colossians 4:12-13 presents Epaphras as a model of steadfast, passionate prayer, showing his commitment to praying for the spiritual maturity and strength of others, and urging us to embrace this practice of persistent, fervent prayer as a vital means of supporting and advancing the spiritual growth and gospel mission in the lives of those around us.

Luke 6:45 and Proverbs 26:22 emphasize that our words are a reflection of what is in our hearts, cautioning against gossip as it contradicts the gospel's message of love and grace, and encouraging us to fill our hearts with God's word and prayer to ensure our speech uplifts and blesses others.

Romans 1:29 and 1 Timothy 5:13 highlight the destructive nature of gossip, cautioning against indulging in or spreading it, as it damages relationships, spreads misinformation, and contradicts Christian values of kindness and respect, urging us to guard our words and use them to encourage and uplift others.

Hebrews 11:39-12:1 reminds us that the heroes of faith from the Old Testament lived with the anticipation of the Messiah and that their faithfulness serves as an inspiration for us to persevere in our spiritual journey, assuring us that we are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses who encourage us to run our race with joy, peace, and the assurance of heaven's proximity.

Hebrews 11:32-35 illustrates that faith acts as a vital bridge connecting us to God, enabling us to accomplish extraordinary feats by drawing on His divine strength and power, manifesting in various forms such as heroic strength, endurance in suffering, and miraculous outcomes, emphasizing that God responds affirmatively and powerfully to our unwavering trust in Him.

Hebrews 11:21 and Genesis 32:26 depict Jacob's life as a testament to unwavering faith and devotion to God, showing that despite physical limitations and a life filled with trials, he continued to worship and lean on God for support, demonstrating that true worship comes from the heart and persists through all circumstances.