raising kids god's way
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Raising children the right way is a tough job for any parent. However, it is important to remember that you may just be the most important factor in helping guide your children towards a better relationship with God.TRANSCRIPT
Raising children that love the Lord is a tough job. Every Christian parent faces this daily struggle. How can we
ensure that our children follow God? How do we know for sure that we are doing our best? What does the Bible say
about it? These are hard questions! This is tough stuff! However, we really can raise kids God’s way. Here are a few
ideas to help us along in that endeavor.
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A Faith-Filled Endeavor
Passing on Your Faith to Your Children
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• Live your faith
• Share your faith
• Believe God for a harvest
LIVING YOUR FAITH
Be GenuineMake sure YOU believe what you’re trying to teach your kids!
Be a BlessingMake blessing those around you the pattern of YOUR life, and your kids will follow.
LIVING YOUR FAITH
Be EarlyChildren can come to faith in Jesus as early as three years old, so don’t wait for them to be “old enough” to start sharing your faith!
Be ActiveBe active in your church.
SHARING YOUR FAITH
Be ConsistentBe consistent in reading the Bible. Find ways to make scripture come alive for them, and make family devotions a priority in your family’s routine!
SHARING YOUR FAITH
Be CreativeWhere your child’s entertainment and friendships are concerned, try to provide them with many opportunities to grow and learn. Instead of forbidding music or movies or playdates, find ways to incorporate Christ into those times of enjoyment.
SHARING YOUR FAITH
Be ClearMake sure that your child understands the benefits of faith in Jesus! Don’t let them think that your faith is just an obligation to be fulfilled. Fill them in on the joys and rewards of knowing Christ personally! (A home in Heaven, unconditional love, freedom from sin, a life of purpose.)
Being a parent can be an overwhelming job, and it’s easy to start asking yourself, “How am I ever going to do this
right?” but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Keep in mind that if YOU are living your life for Christ, imparting biblical principals through your words and actions, your child will
see the and learn to live by faith too.
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Expect a Harvest
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