What are we teaching our children?

(photo courtesy of D's Photography)

 I was laying in bed thinking about my newest blessing and okay so by the summer I will have 5 peanuts. How God will equip me to be able to do everything that is needed for them to grow properly. That they will have everything they need to be successful in this life. No I don't mean that they have the nicest clothes or latest toys, or even the most friends. I mean making sure that I train them up in the way of the Lord and that they learn to love serving others with a gentle heart. That they learn to stand up for truth when no one else does. That when they see someone hurting they share love with them not judgment. To be entrusted with precious children is one of life's sweetest joys, great privileges, and heaviest responsibilities. My children can have no greater heritage from me then to be taught to read the Word, to pray, and to look at Jesus as the One who knows and understands each problem and has a solution. It's never too early to start teaching my children that God loves them completely and unconditionally and that they need never be afraid to come to Him. I am teaching my children the Bible stories, the scripture for them to memorize so when times or things come against them they have a foundation to stand on a firm one.. I am teaching them that the promises of God are as much for them as they were for the people in the Bible. I am trying to build a sense of God's goodness in my children's lives. I am teaching them that God is a good God, that everybody is somebody in God's eyes, and that He is concerned about every part of their lives. No need is to big or to small. Children pick up what we say and do even when we don't realize they are listening or observing us. I want to be sure that what they see in me and observe is that mommy has a heart of Christ.

"What is your greatest joy? 3 John 4 says, "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." Is this your greatest joy and longing? Not pursuing your own agenda, not getting a bigger house, not aiming for the best college for your children, BUT, earnestly longing that they will walk in God's truth. If this is our greatest joy, we will give our time and order our household to make it happen. It won't automatically happen. It takes your WHOLE LIFE to ensure that your children walk in truth, especially in the midst of this deceived world. Make it your greatest joy." (A quote from Above Rubies)

                      Encouragement to chew on:
Not only are your children special to you, but they are even more important to God. Today, think if a specific way in which God has shown that He considers each of them to be somebody in His eyes. Then share your thoughts with them.