S - Acts 16:33 Even at that hour of the night, the jailer cared for them and washed their wounds. Then he and everyone in his household were immediately baptized. 34 He brought them into his house and set a meal before them, and he and his entire household rejoiced because they all believed in God.
O - This is the portion of scriptures that most people use to argue FOR infant baptism, "Then he and everyone in his household were immediately baptized." However, when continuing on to the next verse this is said, "and he and his entire household rejoiced because they all believed in God." If an infant was baptized because the entire household must have contained infants, then the same entire houseehold in the next verse must then contain infants but it is not possible for an infant to rejoice because the believe in God.
A - I need to help my children come into their own relationship with God and to build a desire in them to rejoice in Him and trust in Him and then encourage them to be baptized. This is the most important thing that I can teach and train them to do being a father.
P - God, I rejoice in you today and thank you for all that you do for my family and me daily. You are amazing! I pray that you be with my children today and give them a desire to know you intimately. Give me the wisdom and understanding to help guide them to you and to continually encourage a strong relationship with you. Thank you for healing, protection, and blessing today and everyday.
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