Train up A Child
Proverb 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
The formative years are crucial in shaping a child's character and how they feel about everything and everyone. As a child we have all grown up watching our parents pray. I remember seeing my grandmother write and pray using her well worn bible. her bible was filled with outlines, words of encouragement and faith verses underlined. She had tear stains in there and there was also perfumed sprayed tissues in there. A once small bible was now thick with notes. So just know Its about more than just attending church. It's about incorporating faith into daily life and conversations. We all learn more by watching our parents than by actually listening to what they say.
Yes we are all given free will and ultimately our children are their own person with the freedom and free will to choose their own paths. While God has given us the responsibility to guide our children, their spiritual journey is going to be between them and God. They are going to have to know and call on God for themselves. Will they make decisions that disappoint us yes! But, seeing us with our own relationship with God provides them with a strong spiritual mentor.
Our home is and always have been grounded in Christ. We will provide a strong foundation for our children and that will pass down to their own children. Instill the biblical principles into your children as soon as they can understand what you tell them. Read them the Children's stories we all heard when we were younger. And. you have to give them time to get it. They are fighting with the world now and social media. Spiritual growth takes time. Let them know they are doing well when you see them go to God in prayer for everything. Celebrate their efforts to connect with God through prayer, and acknowledge their spiritual milestones. Your example and encouragement will help them build a lasting relationship with God and establish a firm spiritual foundation for their own children in the future.
Show them the way and they will follow!
Blessings
First Lady Rose
The formative years are crucial in shaping a child's character and how they feel about everything and everyone. As a child we have all grown up watching our parents pray. I remember seeing my grandmother write and pray using her well worn bible. her bible was filled with outlines, words of encouragement and faith verses underlined. She had tear stains in there and there was also perfumed sprayed tissues in there. A once small bible was now thick with notes. So just know Its about more than just attending church. It's about incorporating faith into daily life and conversations. We all learn more by watching our parents than by actually listening to what they say.
Yes we are all given free will and ultimately our children are their own person with the freedom and free will to choose their own paths. While God has given us the responsibility to guide our children, their spiritual journey is going to be between them and God. They are going to have to know and call on God for themselves. Will they make decisions that disappoint us yes! But, seeing us with our own relationship with God provides them with a strong spiritual mentor.
Our home is and always have been grounded in Christ. We will provide a strong foundation for our children and that will pass down to their own children. Instill the biblical principles into your children as soon as they can understand what you tell them. Read them the Children's stories we all heard when we were younger. And. you have to give them time to get it. They are fighting with the world now and social media. Spiritual growth takes time. Let them know they are doing well when you see them go to God in prayer for everything. Celebrate their efforts to connect with God through prayer, and acknowledge their spiritual milestones. Your example and encouragement will help them build a lasting relationship with God and establish a firm spiritual foundation for their own children in the future.
Show them the way and they will follow!
Blessings
First Lady Rose
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