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Can We Talk about the Devil?

DEVOTION BY POSTED 4/12/2015 12:00:01 AM ON Deuteronomy 11:19 POSTED TO THE Faith & Family Devotion

You shall teach them to your children, talking of them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by the way, and when you lie down, and when. you rise  Deuteronomy 11:19

Photo courtesy of office.microsoft.com.“Mommy, can we talk about the devil?” my three-year-old asked as I tucked her into bed.

“Sure,” I said, “what do you want to know?”

“Why is the devil in hell?”

These are the questions I knew I’d have to answer even before I had kids. I took a deep breath and smiled as I told her a brief story of how Lucifer fell from grace.

I saw her fear turn into peace and happiness as she grasped the concept. “Don’t ever be afraid to ask me or Daddy your questions.”

She smiled.

Moses taught the importance of teaching your children the way of the Lord at all times. God wants our children to know Him at an early age so we can thwart the devil’s hand in their lives. We began to allow our daughter to say the prayer at family gatherings. Our three-year-old led prayer at dinner and always amazed me how she prayed with such conviction. It’s important to remind our children who we put our trust in. I like to ask my daughter, “Whose team are we on?” She yells, with a smile, “JESUS!”

I want my baby girl to have a real understanding of why we worship and love God. That way she will build her own foundation of love and a genuine relationship with Him and see the abundant blessings He has in store throughout her life.

It’s my job to teach my daughter the ways of the Lord, to continually remind her God is always with her. These are the commands of God … commands He set in place for a reason. He knows Satan will eventually come knocking, so I have to prepare her to keep the door to sin locked.

Do your children know whose team they are on? Strive to help them grow stronger in the ways of the Lord and God will bless your efforts. 

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April Ready

With a BA in broadcast journalism from University of North Florida, Army veteran April Ready has been writing poetry and screenplays since the age of sixteen. Her true passion for writing books flourished with the birth of her daughter. After ten years as a pharmaceutical representative, she has now put all her energy into her passion, which is writing and touching people’s lives. April’s children's book, Up and Away on My First Flight, is the tool she uses as she tours schools, teaching children how to deal with fear and anxieties. April lives in Orlando, Florida, with her husband Jamel, daughter Brielle, and their crazy but loveable chi weenie dog Koko. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and Writer’s Guild of America West. www.cubventures.com

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  1. Reply
    Cindy turner
    From brooklyn new york On 4/12/2015 8:11:20 AM

    You really said it all its so important your words so well put to explain

  2. Reply
    Rosemary
    From NC On 4/12/2015 7:37:07 AM

    That story is right on point with the word of God in Prov 22:6.

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    ShaTaundia
    From On 4/12/2015 12:54:45 AM

    April this is so inspiring. I'm so thankful for your devotions. It's certainly reinforcement for this life. Thanks for your continued obedience.