How Do I Raise My Child to Love the Lord?
Parenting is complex. My wife and I have five children. Our parenting has entered a new stage now that four have launched and the only one left is a fifteen-year-old. All of our children are followers of Christ. At this moment it looks like we have extended the baton of faith to the next generation. So how is this done? In contrast, the current culture is very influential. Many who grow up in Christian homes abandon the faith. If I were to get a parenting “do over,” the main thing I would do is be more intentional. Here is what I would be more intentional about if I could parent again:
All Christian parents should share the invitation of the apostle Paul with our own children. “Follow me as I follow Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1) There is no greater gift we can give them. Someday I’ll be in heaven and hear my heavenly Father say, “head to the front gate, your children will be here soon.”
Pastor Derek Dickinson
Journey Christian Church
- PRAY FERVENTLY.
- DELIGHT REGULARLY
- SOW WISELY
- DISCIPLINE HUMBLY AND CONSISTENTLY
All Christian parents should share the invitation of the apostle Paul with our own children. “Follow me as I follow Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1) There is no greater gift we can give them. Someday I’ll be in heaven and hear my heavenly Father say, “head to the front gate, your children will be here soon.”
Pastor Derek Dickinson
Journey Christian Church
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