The Rule of Seven is an old marketing adage. It says that a prospect needs to see or hear your message at least seven times before they pay attention and take action. And to be most effective, your message needs to be communicated at least seven different ways. (Now you know why GEICO has so many different commercials!)

It should come as no surprise that God was the first to employ the Rule of Seven. (No, I’m not talking about the Sabbath, though that’s a pretty good Rule of Seven, too.) Marketers are Johnny-come-latelys to understanding the human brain.

Note God’s seven ways to impress the children with a knowledge of Himself in today’s devotional scripture: “Talk about God’s commandments 1) when you sit at home; 2) when you walk along the road; 3) when you lie down; 4) when you get up; 5) tie them as symbols on your hands; 6) bind them on your foreheads; and 7) Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.” 

Family worship is at least one way we can teach our children about God and His plan for their lives. Once a week is not enough. (McDonald’s and GEICO know that much!) Let the Word of God in scripture, song, and prayer continually impress the minds of our young people at the family altar on a daily basis and watch what He will do. 

Alter your Altar

Pray the “Schema” (Deut. 6:4-5) with your children each day. Recite it together as a family to set the tone for the day. 

Please Pray. . . 

1. That our children know the love of God for themselves. To know God is to love Him and a formal, ritualistic approach to religion will never connect a child’s heart to His. 
2. “When you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up” for your children/grandchildren/great-grandchildren to love God with all their hearts, soul, and strength. 
3.   That everyone participating in The Altar Project will experience Jesus in new and powerful ways.