For the sake of the children

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord. When we think of God as our Father, what are some of the things that come to mind – Provider, Protector, Guide, Love, Joy, Peace, Safety… doesn’t play with His kids, gives them the best, demands righteousness, holiness and Christ-like behavior from them e.t.c. As humans, while we have our heavenly Father, we do have earthly families as well, with each playing an important role, whether as a father, mother, sibling or child.

Oh, how good and how pleasant it is for “families” to dwell together in love and unity (Psalm 133v1). How wonderful if our homes are the haven of God’s presence, that His Kingdom come and His will be done in our homes (Matthew 6v10). As parents, the lives we live and lead have a huge impact on our children. It shapes their reality and perspective on life. If we walk in the Spirit and are led by the Spirit of God, He can help us to raise these children in the way that pleases the Lord.

I believe that the attributes one needs to be a good Christian would pertain to being a good parent as well. The same Spirit of Christ who gives us victory in ministry and helps us to live an overcoming Christian life can help us bring the glory of God in our families. As we know there is no law against the fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5v22-23 (The Living Bible) say “But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, Gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law [that can bring a charge].”

Prayer

Father, we thank You so much for this day. We thank You because children are a gift from You and the fruit of the womb is our inheritance. O Lord, we pray that as parents You will help us to take care of this children in ways that would bring You glory. We pray that we would work in the Spirit and not fulfill the lusts of our flesh. We commit our children into Your hands for You are able to keep that which is committed into Your hands until that day. Please keep and guide and protect them from evil in Jesus name we pray, amen.