17 Jun 2023

Weekly Creative Devotional – Ephesians 6:4

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Weekly Creative Devotional

Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father, on this special day dedicated to honoring fathers, we come before you with grateful hearts. Thank you for the gift of fatherhood and for the loving influences in our lives that have nurtured and guided us. As we delve into your Word and engage in creative reflection, may we gain a deeper understanding of your role as our Heavenly Father and the significance of our nurturing influence in shaping hearts. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

READING

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

 

REFLECTION

Take a moment to reflect on the significance of nurturing hearts and the impact it has on those around us. Consider the influence of both earthly fathers and our Heavenly Father in guiding and shaping our life. Reflect on the responsibility we have to nurture and guide others in the ways of the Lord, fostering an environment of love, discipline, and instruction. Ponder the ways in which your nurturing influence can shape the character and faith of those entrusted to your care.  

MEMORIZING THE VERSE

Write down and memorize Ephesians 6:4. This verse will serve as a reminder of the important role you have in nurturing and guiding hearts, following the example of both earthly fathers and our Heavenly Father. By committing it to memory, you can reflect on it throughout the week and allow it to impact your understanding of nurturing hearts.  

CREATING AND MEDITATING

In this part of the devotional, you have the option to choose between two creative activities:
  1. Drawing: Reflect on the guidance and love you have received from both earthly fathers and your Heavenly Father. Consider the qualities and lessons you appreciate or aspire to embody in your nurturing role. Create a drawing that represents these qualities or moments. Let your artwork express the love, care, and impact of nurturing hearts.
  2. Writing: Set aside some time to journal or write a letter. Reflect on the lessons, wisdom, or cherished moments you have experienced through the guidance of earthly fathers and the Heavenly Father. Write down your thoughts, memories, and expressions of gratitude. Consider finding a way to share these reflections or expressions of appreciation.
 

TAKING ACTION AND APPLYING

Consider how you can apply the principles of Ephesians 6:4 in your own life as you nurture and guide hearts:
  1. Nurture with Love: Embrace your role in nurturing the hearts of others with love and compassion. Create an atmosphere of acceptance, understanding, and encouragement, fostering growth and emotional well-being.
  2. Lead by Example: Reflect the character of our Heavenly Father in your interactions with others. Demonstrate godly values and behavior through your words and actions, serving as a positive influence on those around you.
  3. Honoring Earthly Fathers: Take time to honor and appreciate the fathers in your life. Show gratitude for the love, sacrifices, and guidance they have provided. Express your appreciation and support, acknowledging their important role in shaping hearts.
  4. Encouraging and Supporting Husbands: If you are married to a father, encourage and support your husband in his role as a father. Offer words of affirmation, assistance, and understanding. Pray for him, asking God to equip him with wisdom and strength as he guides and nurtures your children.
  5. Pray: Lift up prayers for all fathers, including your own and your husband if applicable. Seek God’s blessings, guidance, and protection over their lives. Pray for their hearts to be filled with love, wisdom, and patience as they fulfill their role in nurturing and guiding the next generation.
 

Hymn

 

Faith of Our Fathers

Faith of our fathers, living still, In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword; O how our hearts beat high with joy Whene’er we hear that glorious Word! Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death!

Our fathers, chained in prisons dark, Were still in heart and conscience free; How sweet would be their children’s fate, If they, like them, could die for thee! Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death!

Faith of our fathers, we will strive To win all nations unto thee; And through the truth that comes from God, We all shall then be truly free. Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death!

Faith of our fathers, we will love Both friend and foe in all our strife; And preach thee too, as love knows how, By kindly words and virtuous life. Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death!

Words: Frederick W. Faber, Music: Henri F. Hemy and James G. Walton

 

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

on this special day dedicated to honoring fathers, we come before you with grateful hearts. Thank you for the gift of fatherhood and for the loving influences in our lives that have nurtured and guided us. As we conclude this time of reflection and creativity, we ask for your continued presence and blessings. We pray for all fathers. May you fill their hearts with love, wisdom, and strength as they fulfill their important roles. Help us honor our earthly fathers and the nurturing influences they have been in our lives. May we support and encourage husbands who are also fathers, uplifting them in their journey. As we navigate the complexities of life, we ask for your guidance and grace. Help us to embody the qualities of love, patience, and understanding in our interactions with others. May our nurturing influence reflect your unconditional love and point others to your goodness. Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of fatherhood and for the nurturing influences in our lives. We ask for your continued guidance and wisdom as we strive to nurture hearts. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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