Teach the Word! Model the Word!

Parenting Friday: Teach Them!

Today's Scripture:

Deuteronomy 6:7 (AMPC)  

"You shall whet and sharpen them so as to make them penetrate, and teach and impress them diligently upon the [minds and] hearts of your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down and when you rise up."

Reflection

As parents, we are presented with one of the most important callings: guiding our children in their spiritual journey. But ask yourself:  

✅Who is teaching your children the Word of God?  

✅Who is answering their questions about salvation and why it matters?  

While Sunday school is an invaluable step in planting the seeds of faith, it is not enough. The true nurturing of that seed takes place at home. Parents are the primary nurturers, the ones tasked with weeding out influences that don’t align with godly principles and watering the seed of faith daily. Yet, to do so effectively, we must first know how to identify those seedlings of growth and influence.  

Let us rise to this call diligently and prayerfully, shaping the next generation of believers as God intended.

Action Points for Parents:  

1. Be Intentional: Set time daily for family devotions and open discussions about faith. Create an atmosphere where your children feel safe asking questions.  

2. Model Faith: Children learn by example. Show them what a Christ-centered life looks like through your actions, words, and decisions.  

3. Strengthen Your Knowledge: Equip yourself with scriptural wisdom to confidently teach and nurture their faith journey.  

4. Partner with the Church: Complement Sunday school teaching by reinforcing lessons at home. Stay connected with teachers to understand what your children are learning.  

5. Pray Consistently: Commit your children and your role as a parent to prayer. Ask God for wisdom, patience, and guidance in fulfilling this divine responsibility.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for entrusting us with the incredible mandate of teaching our children Your Word. Help us to be diligent and faithful in this calling, knowing that the future generation depends on our teaching and modeling. May we guide our children in the way they should go and nurture their faith daily.  

Blessed be Your name, and may it never be said of us that we failed in this responsibility. We commit our families to You, Lord, trusting You for the grace and wisdom to lead them.  

In Jesus' name, amen. 🙏  

Building the Children's faith journey

Today’s Scripture & Prayer: Building the Children's faith journey 

Scripture:

Psalm 113:7-8 AMPC

 “[The Lord] raises the poor out of the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap and the dung hill, that He may seat them with princes, even with the princes of His people.”

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for the precious gift of children. We bless Your name, acknowledging that children are a reward from You, the fruit of the womb. We are grateful for Your blessings upon our children. Their destinies are securely in Your hands, and no weapon formed against them shall prosper in Jesus’ name. You have raised them and glorified Yourself through them. May our children praise You and recognize that it is You who exalts and elevates. We bless You, knowing that our children are safe in Your hands. Protect them and continue to uplift them for the glory of Your name. In Jesus’ name, amen.

# Action Points for Parents.

Encourage Praise and Gratitude:

   - Teach your children to praise and thank God for His blessings. Help them understand that it is God who exalts and elevates.

#Practical Tip for Daily Prayer

Establish a Routine:

   - Set aside a specific time each day for family prayer. Whether it’s in the morning, before meals, or at bedtime, having a consistent prayer time helps build a habit and ensures that prayer becomes a regular part of your family’s daily routine.

How do you incorporate worship in your parenting? Let’s talk.