WHO IS RAISING YOUR CHILD?
The story of Daniel gives us an insight into a youth who chose to seek God for himself. He knew what God's word said and in it we see an upbringing that drew the child to the ways of the Lord.
As parents we are raising the next generation. Their rising and their falling is on us. We cannot sit in the comfort of our seats and let other people raise our children.
We need to take up the mandate of teaching them, training them and setting them on the right path. Daniel was building on a foundation that was created from the time he was young. He was a child just like our children and his love from God began somewhere.
May we be those parents who are setting up our children on the right path. We won't be with them forever, so the question is, in our absence, will their decisions bring joy to our hearts?
Everyday is a day for equipping the next generation.
Today's Scripture & Prayer
Scripture
Daniel 5:14 AMPC
I have heard of you, that the Spirit of the holy God [or gods] is in you and that light and understanding and superior wisdom are found in you.
Prayer 🙏
Lord we read the book of Daniel in awe at what Daniel was able to achieve. We admire his zeal for You and how he deliberately sought Your face even in captivity. Lord, as we admire and desire these things, we also pray for the revelation to raise our children the way Daniel was raised. No one talks about his parents, but we know he was raised to be who he became. The parents might not have done much, but they created the right foundation for their son. Daniel was a child like our children, he grew up in the way of the Lord and he never departed from it even in captivity. His life was put in danger because of his faith, but he held on. Help us to raise children who know You for themselves, that when they are confronted with a decision, they will always choose You no matter the consequences. Lord help us to be deliberate in raising our children because they are getting into a future where the line between right and wrong has been removed. Give them discernment so that they are able to avoid the pitholes set by the enemy. Guide them and protect them in all they do.
In Jesus name, amen.
Shalom 🙏
