Your Children !
Children are one of the greatest gifts that God gives to humanity.
They are not an accident of nature but a divine heritage entrusted into our care.
The way we raise, guide, and train them determines not only their future but also the future of nations and generations.
As parents, guardians, and believers, we have a divine responsibility to nurture our children in the fear and knowledge of the Lord.
Psalm 127:3-5 (KJV)
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.”
1. Your Children Are a Gift, Not a Burden
Children are not interruptions to your life’s plan—they are part of God’s plan for your life.
They are divine assignments placed in your care for a season.
James 1:17
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights…”
Parents must recognize that every child, no matter their behavior or background, is a gift from God with a unique purpose.
2. Train Them in the Way of the Lord
God commands us not just to love our children but to train them.
Spiritual training is essential because the world is filled with ungodly influences.
Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Training requires consistency, prayer, correction, and godly example.
What children see in you influences them more than what they hear from you.
3. Teach Them the Word of God
The Word of God must be the foundation upon which children are raised. God instructed Israel to teach His Word diligently to their children.
Deuteronomy 6:6–7
“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children…”
Teach your children not just Bible verses but how to live by them daily — in honesty, purity, and kindness.
4. Pray Continually for Your Children
Prayer shapes the destiny of your children more than your words or worries ever could do.
Job prayed for his children continually.
Job 1:5
“And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all…”
Pray for their salvation, protection, wisdom, and divine favor.
Even when they go astray, your prayer can bring them back.
5. Discipline Them with Love
God disciplines those He loves. Likewise, loving correction guides children toward righteousness.
Proverbs 13:24
“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
Correction should not come from anger but from love and a desire to see the child grow in wisdom and obedience.
6. Be a Godly Example
Children learn more by imitation than by instruction.
Be the first example of godliness in your home.
1 Corinthians 11:1
“Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.”
When you live a righteous life, your children see the image of Christ through you.
7. Bless Your Children with Words
Your words have power over your children.
Speak life, not curses. Declare God’s promises over them daily.
Numbers 6:24–26
“The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”
A child who grows under words of blessing becomes confident in God’s purpose for their life.
Your children are God’s heritage, your responsibility, and your legacy.
Raise them with intentional love, godly discipline, and consistent prayer.
The seeds you sow in their lives today will bear eternal fruits tomorrow.
Proverbs 17:6
“Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”
Pray This Prayer
* Lord, thank You for the gift of my children.
* Help me to raise them in Your fear and wisdom.
* Every negative influence over my children’s life, be destroyed in Jesus’ name.
* Lord, make my children vessels of honor in their generation.
* My children shall serve the Lord all the days of their lives, in Jesus’ name.
Pastor Abiodun Kadri
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Children are one of the greatest gifts that God gives to humanity.
They are not an accident of nature but a divine heritage entrusted into our care.
The way we raise, guide, and train them determines not only their future but also the future of nations and generations.
As parents, guardians, and believers, we have a divine responsibility to nurture our children in the fear and knowledge of the Lord.
📖 Psalm 127:3-5 (KJV)
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.”
1. Your Children Are a Gift, Not a Burden
Children are not interruptions to your life’s plan—they are part of God’s plan for your life.
They are divine assignments placed in your care for a season.
📖 James 1:17
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights…”
Parents must recognize that every child, no matter their behavior or background, is a gift from God with a unique purpose.
2. Train Them in the Way of the Lord
God commands us not just to love our children but to train them.
Spiritual training is essential because the world is filled with ungodly influences.
📖 Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Training requires consistency, prayer, correction, and godly example.
What children see in you influences them more than what they hear from you.
3. Teach Them the Word of God
The Word of God must be the foundation upon which children are raised. God instructed Israel to teach His Word diligently to their children.
📖 Deuteronomy 6:6–7
“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children…”
Teach your children not just Bible verses but how to live by them daily — in honesty, purity, and kindness.
4. Pray Continually for Your Children
Prayer shapes the destiny of your children more than your words or worries ever could do.
Job prayed for his children continually.
📖 Job 1:5
“And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all…”
Pray for their salvation, protection, wisdom, and divine favor.
Even when they go astray, your prayer can bring them back.
5. Discipline Them with Love
God disciplines those He loves. Likewise, loving correction guides children toward righteousness.
📖 Proverbs 13:24
“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
Correction should not come from anger but from love and a desire to see the child grow in wisdom and obedience.
6. Be a Godly Example
Children learn more by imitation than by instruction.
Be the first example of godliness in your home.
📖 1 Corinthians 11:1
“Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.”
When you live a righteous life, your children see the image of Christ through you.
7. Bless Your Children with Words
Your words have power over your children.
Speak life, not curses. Declare God’s promises over them daily.
📖 Numbers 6:24–26
“The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”
A child who grows under words of blessing becomes confident in God’s purpose for their life.
Your children are God’s heritage, your responsibility, and your legacy.
Raise them with intentional love, godly discipline, and consistent prayer.
The seeds you sow in their lives today will bear eternal fruits tomorrow.
📖 Proverbs 17:6
“Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”
Pray This Prayer
* Lord, thank You for the gift of my children.
* Help me to raise them in Your fear and wisdom.
* Every negative influence over my children’s life, be destroyed in Jesus’ name.
* Lord, make my children vessels of honor in their generation.
* My children shall serve the Lord all the days of their lives, in Jesus’ name.
Pastor Abiodun Kadri
Support us:
Your love can go where you can’t. Every gift you give sends food, hope, and faith to those in need. Let’s restore lives together — give cheerfully today and let your love reach the world. Click here to SUPPORT: https://flutterwave.com/donate/1gkr3px8m1u0
#YourChildren #GodlyParenting #RaisingGodlyChildren #HeritageOfTheLord #FaithfulGeneration #ChristianHome #BibleTeaching #PrayerfulParents #KingdomFamily #TrainUpAChild
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