Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) 6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
How do we train them up in this world we live in today?
First and foremost, our children need to hear our voices. They need us more than we know. They are longing for their God-loving parents to sit them down and tell them the truth.
They need to hear the truth about God, His Son and how they have a Helper, the Holy Spirit.
They need to understand the truth about life; how it can be very hard at times, but also full of joy and victory as well.
And they need to learn the truth about the devil and what he has purposed in his heart to do; to steal, kill and destroy anyone he can.
John 10:10 (NKJV) 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
Teach them how they are to resist him, and when they do, he will run.
James 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Teach them how to pray and stand on their own two feet. For we are not always there with them, but God is everywhere!
They need to be taught by us being an example.
The school systems won’t teach them how to survive an enemy or a thief. Their friends won’t teach them. Social media will confuse them.
But as their parents who love them dearly, and will do anything for them, we are responsible to protect and train them up.
They need truth and it needs to be planted in them. They need to be reminded and taught continually about the things of God. Even if they say, “I’ve heard it a thousand times,” we say, “good, then what’s one more?”.
Our children need to be strong; the truth needs to be embedded in them.
Don’t give up, parents. We can’t be tired now. Stand up and fight for their lives.
Matthew 19:14 (NKJV) 14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
We bring them to Jesus by showing them the way.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
If you know someone who will enjoy this or be encouraged by it, please feel free to share it with them!
To have the Bible Verse of The Day delivered to your inbox each day, please Click Here and then enter your email address in the box near the upper left corner of the page.
Please consider making a Donation.
Get our mobile app here:
Android: http://goo.gl/oQ6qa7
Apple: http://apple.co/2lZdgYy
No comment yet, add your voice below!