Mom, building your child’s faith can be one of
the most rewarding experiences you will ever have. Today may
be a good day to think seriously about your job as your child's spiritual
teacher. I know you may worry about teaching your child important Bible
knowledge or sharing God's plan of salvation. But long before those deeper
theological discussions will be needed there are simple, teachable truths of
God that all believing parents can have with the smallest child. Just start by
playing Bible songs in your car with praise music especially made for little
ones. As you sing the words and the music together, you’ll be sharing a love of
praise for God. How about selecting a very simple Bible storybook - appropriate
for your child's age - to read at bedtime? You'll develop a routine of sharing
stories about God and Bible heroes that will bond you to your little one as you
both grow in your knowledge of God. And then, notice nature's wonder around
you. Talk about God who created all the wonderful clouds, flowers, birds, and
trees. No Bible Scholar needed here: just share the precious message of God's
love.
Take Action: Whose job is it to teach your child
about God? Whose job is it to train your children to love God? Share a story
from God’s Word with your child today.
Wisdom from the Word: “Start children off
on the way they should go,
and even when they are old they will not turn from it. “ Proverbs 22: 6
and even when they are old they will not turn from it. “ Proverbs 22: 6
From Heart of a Family For Mom:
Common Sense Parenting with Wisdom from the Word by Joneal Kirby
