Are your kids really learning...

Hi there,

Did you know, that God has given you the authority to teach your children about Him?

Did you know that in Deuteronomy 6:5-9 it is one of the greatest treasures God entrusts to any man or woman a child. And no one can really replace a parent in the life of a child. What are you doing to help your child to know God and His Word?

There are endless opportunities to teach God's truths to your child every day! In Deuteronomy, God commands parents to incorporate His Word into your daily lives, when they speak, when they are thinking, and living; from sun up to bedtime.

It really is easy. Marvel at God's creation when you take a walk, when the ice crystals are on the trees and it makes everything beautifully magnificient! Let children see your responses to day-to-day happenings - a dented fender (oh little mouth watch what you say), a financial crisis or a surprise, a job promotion or a serious illness.

Remember, as you answer the multitude of questions they ask every days, as you talk to them about the days events, as you show them how to behave at home, school or play, you are teaching them patterns of thinking, speaking and acting. Pray that your teaching will always be according to the Word of God.

Plan structured times for teaching the Family the Bible. Yes, you can do this, simply open up God's Word.

Choose a time that suits everyone, sometimes the best time is right after the nightly bath, right before bed, or as they grow older, right after family dinner time. Some of you are so busy that this doesn't happen, without my judgement, it really should happen. This is really a time to connect with each other.
Whatever time you choose, schedule it regularly and ask God to help you keep that time.

Keep your Bible time age appropriate. For the little ones, even highchair tots can listen to God's Word as they eat their snack. For older ones, a 20 min. lecture really isn't needed. Stick in the Word and you will see a huge growth in your walk.

Encourage your child to read and take part. They may just teach you a thing or two.

Find a great worship CD and sing together, it can be simple Sunday school songs. Sing soft or loud, whispers or shouts, but sing unto the Lord a new song!

Use the Bible, selecting passages children can easily understand. You could use Bible story books or devotionals as your jumping off spot and than dig into the scripture to back it up.

Equip your child to face difficulties. The world has a different view than Christianity does, stick to your faith and help your child stand strong.

Share prayer requests, pray for others and yourself as a family.

Read together missionary stories and talk about what God did in their lives and what do you think He wants in your life.

Sunday school and Awana, the teachers/leaders are your guides to help your children, but as a guide we help to train and show the ways. You are their leader/equipper and we are here to help you.

We want to do that well but we need your help. In every area of children's and youth ministry, we need your prayers, we need sometimes your hands and feet, but mostly, we need you to take the lead in teaching your children those fruits that are ever so important to their lives.