The other day I was driving on my way home with my little girl in the back seat. We sat quietly while listening to the radio. My thoughts were running with what we were going to eat for dinner and remembering that I forgot to drop the ester eggs off at church , that were supposed to be dropped off a week ago. And my little girls mind was noticing the simple things we pass along the road and don't pay too much mind to. " What's those black strings for? " My 4 year old daughter asked. "What strings?" I asked , looking around to see what she could possibly be talking about. "Those" she says, pointing to the power lines that were running along side the road. I begun to explain what power lines were the best way I could. "They are like really long extension cords." I continue to try to explain where they come from and how they hook up to peoples houses. She didn't say anything, not one word. So after a few moments I ask her if she understands. "Yes" She replies. Few more seconds go by and she ask "Wait, understand what? " I couldn't help but laugh at her little curious but yet so innocent mind. I'd much rather see the world through the eyes of a child. They have an innocence about them that is genuine and very real. Every child is a wonderful gift of God. The Word of God contains so many great Bible verses about children. Anyone raising children knows how difficult things can get but also what a wonderful blessing the children are.
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Matthew 19:14 (niv)
I am honored to say that I have the privledge to work with children ages 6-12 on Sunday nights at my church. I really enjoy preparing a message for them and also learning myself as I do my research. I feel very passionate about teaching the young the Word of God. These children are going to grow up one day and be the ones running this world ; that they will leave to our grand children , great grand children and so on and so on.
In Judges, the story of Gideon. Israels brutal 400 years of slavery in Egypt is far in the past, as are the years of wondering in the wilderness. Joshua's military conquests from a previous century have nestled them deep in the heart of Canaan, a land "flowing with milk an honey" ( a symbolic phase depicting God's continuous provision and favor) But in Judges 21:25 it says, Israel started doing what was right in their own eyes, again." This generation did not see all the miracles God done, splitting the red sea, manna falling from Heaven. The list can go on. And one thing went wrong. How did they go to a generation who is conquering battles by just walking around the city wall of Jericho an faith, of course. To " a nation that was doing right in their own eyes" What went wrong? It could be either one of two things. Or even both; The parents didn't teach their children about God's law and all the miracles of God. And / or The children did not heave to their parents teachings.
It is so very important to teach the children that God places in our paths about the Word of God, the promises and Love He has for us. And to teach them HOW to have a real relationship with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Here are a few Bible verses I found about Raising Godly Children:
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Isaiah 54:13 All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children.
Colossians 3:21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Matthew 19:14 (niv)
I am honored to say that I have the privledge to work with children ages 6-12 on Sunday nights at my church. I really enjoy preparing a message for them and also learning myself as I do my research. I feel very passionate about teaching the young the Word of God. These children are going to grow up one day and be the ones running this world ; that they will leave to our grand children , great grand children and so on and so on.
In Judges, the story of Gideon. Israels brutal 400 years of slavery in Egypt is far in the past, as are the years of wondering in the wilderness. Joshua's military conquests from a previous century have nestled them deep in the heart of Canaan, a land "flowing with milk an honey" ( a symbolic phase depicting God's continuous provision and favor) But in Judges 21:25 it says, Israel started doing what was right in their own eyes, again." This generation did not see all the miracles God done, splitting the red sea, manna falling from Heaven. The list can go on. And one thing went wrong. How did they go to a generation who is conquering battles by just walking around the city wall of Jericho an faith, of course. To " a nation that was doing right in their own eyes" What went wrong? It could be either one of two things. Or even both; The parents didn't teach their children about God's law and all the miracles of God. And / or The children did not heave to their parents teachings.
It is so very important to teach the children that God places in our paths about the Word of God, the promises and Love He has for us. And to teach them HOW to have a real relationship with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Here are a few Bible verses I found about Raising Godly Children:
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Isaiah 54:13 All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children.
Colossians 3:21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.