Psalms 103:17 (NLT)
But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear Him. His salvation extends to the children’s children.
Parenting: to bring forth or produce
A parent’s job is to partner with God to bring forth His will for their lives
Three ways to Parent (or bring forth) God’s Will in your children’s lives:
1. Parenting through Prayer
2. Parenting through Advocacy
3. Parenting through the Word
Parenting through Prayer
Bringing forth God’s will through Prayer
Samuel vs. Jessie: Spiritual vs. Physical Eyes
1. Praying for them
a. Pray for a vision for their future
b. Pray for direction
2. Teach them to pray
Parenting through Advocacy
Bringing forth God’s Will through spiritual protection
1. Speak Life
a. Words shape beliefs
b. You become what you believe
2. Teach them their identity in Christ
a. Genesis 1: 27
b. Jeremiah 1:5
Parenting through the Word
Bringing forth God’s Will through the Word
Psalms 119:5
1. Teach them about God’s followers from the Bible
2. Teach them to use God’s Word as a tool