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孩子 (3)
聖經閱讀：馬太福音9:13-15 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月13日(六)

　我的教會出去拜訪一個有小孩將要出生的家庭，在小孩出生後，牧師鼓勵孩子的父母將孩子獻給上帝。
獻兒禮拜是一個敬拜、感恩和慶賀的時間，牧師鼓勵新手父母養育孩子成為愛上帝、跟隨上帝的人。牧師還送給孩子的父母一個插著一朵小玫瑰花苞的花瓶，不久之後，這朵小玫瑰花苞就綻放成一朵花，這象徵著孩子應該要在基督裡長大成熟。
今天閱讀的經文跟我們談到許多人帶他們的孩子到耶穌面前，祂祝福這些孩子並為他們禱告。教導孩子認識上帝和耶穌永遠不會嫌太早，在搖孩子入睡時要歌頌上帝的愛，開車跟孩子一起旅行時要在車子裡背誦經文。
在生活中一定要為孩子禱告，讓他們知道如何為耶穌成長、為祂而活。 —PD

「教導兒童走正路，他自幼到老終生不忘。」 箴言22:6

禱告：天父，求祢在我教導孩子認識祢和祢的愛時帶領我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

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Children (3)
Bible Reading: Matthew 19:13-15
Saturday, August 13, 2016

　My church has an outreach to families who are expecting the birth of a baby. After the baby is born, the pastor encourages the parents to dedicate their child to God.
A baby's dedication service is a time for worship, thanksgiving and celebration. Our pastor encourages the new parents to raise their child to love and follow God. Our pastor also gives the parents a tiny rosebud in a vase. Later, the rosebud opens and becomes a flower. This is a symbol of how a child should grow and mature in Christ.
Our Bible Reading today tells us that some people brought their children to Jesus. He blessed the children and prayed for them. It is never too early to start teaching children about God and Jesus. Sing about God's love as you rock a baby to sleep. Repeat Bible verses as you travel in the car with young children.
Be sure to pray for the children in your life, and show them how to grow and live for Jesus. —PD

“Teach children in a way that fits their needs, and even when they are old, they will not leave the right path.” Proverbs 22:6

PRAYER: Father, guide me as I teach a child about You and Your love. In Jesus' name. Amen.