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Worried About Your Kids?

All your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be your children's peace. Isaiah 54:13

Eighty five percent of all children raised by praying parents develop a strong personal faith - before age 13. 'But my kids are already grown.' God's name is 'Redeemer' - He can give you another chance. Repent and commit your life to Christ; that's how generational cycles of failure are broken. 'But I'm concerned about bringing a child into this evil world!' It's children of light who push back the darkness. God's promise to you is, '... My Spirit and My Words that I give you will never leave you or your children or your grandchildren, now and forever' (Isaiah 59:21). 'But how can I compete with the negative influences around me?' Every study confirms that a parent has by far the greatest influence - greater than friends, school or media - in determining the character and direction of a child.

Think of it as a relay race! Success isn't based on how well you run as an individual, but on how well you pass the baton. Only when the story of future generations is told will you know whether you won or lost. David says, '… You have taught me from my youth... Now also when I am old... do not forsake me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to everyone who is to come' (Psalm 71:17-18). Don't drop the baton! Make it your goal to raise children who'll pick up your legacy of faith and take it further than you did. When you commit to doing that, God will work with you!

Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me continue to nurture and spiritually be there for my children as you shape and mold them. Use me as your agent. I know that ultimately they are your children! In Jesus name, Amen