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.
It is time to shut the TV and the phones off. Put the games and the toys away. Sit down and share all the great and wonderful truths of the Bible with our babies, toddlers and teens.
Some of us may be afraid to teach our kids about the Bible. Maybe we think it is too late to start this up in our home. We will just let them learn it on their own when they can pick and choose what they want. Wrong!
For one, it is our responsibility. And two, It is never too late to start something new, especially if we know it will help them.
Oh we can bet that we may get some fussing, bucking and kicking. Nevertheless, we should stand our ground and do what is right in God’s eyes.
All kids need to know and learn the truth. And honestly, they do want it. They just won’t tell us that. We need to take the initiative.
Pray about this and let God lead you on how to present it in your home. If it is new and something they are not used to, introduce it ahead of time, letting them know that you will be starting it up soon, and just pick a time. You may feel inadequate about teaching your children, especially if you yourself aren’t sure about some things. Don’t let this stop you.
Start by teaching them the things you are sure about. Maybe something that stands out the most in your walk with God. Kids just want to know the TRUTH.
Talk to them, pray with them, show them how to reach God on their own.
My little Grandson started at a very young age. He would just go in his room and you could hear him talking to God.
Time had gone by and one day I felt like I needed to ask Him, “have you been talking to God recently?”. He said, “not really”. I said, “well, do you know God waits to hear from you? You better say hello and let Him know what’s on your heart”. He said, “OK I will. I just get busy playing with my toys sometimes”.
These are words that we can all admit too. We just get busy. But it was so good to hear him speak the truth. God knows we do get distracted from time to time. But what He loves is that we don’t give up, that we get back on track.
We only have so much time with our kids and before we blink, they are adults and on their own.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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