The concept is not new, I know. But as of late I have been meditating on this and seeking the Lord for His wisdom concerning this. Why would any parent need to give their attention to it? Well, it can be motivated through a few scriptures.
If you read the book of Proverbs, you will see it is directed to young people in general. The instruction of your mother and father is regarded as precious and decorative to your spirit man. It is offers life, health, riches, all the things we want for our children. But then we as parents have the responsibility to offer this and not our own opinions, views, gripes, self imposed yokes. And it is possible! Yes, with the help from the Ultimate Teacher we have so much to give! With the riches in the Body of Christ there is so much to offer.
Please be not mistaken: we all have our faults, our imbalances, our blind spots. That is why we need a "multitude of counselors". In that we have safety.
What do I disciple my children in? Well, what have you to show for? You have talents, abilities, things that come easy to you. Expose them to that first. See if there is an interest. You might be surprised to see when the light in your child's eyes turns on. Spending time with your child is precious, valuable, life-changing and a God-given privilege. You are getting to know a person unlike yourself but similar in many ways. You have this once in a lifetime opportunity to make a lifelong friend. But remember, they first must become your disciple before they can become your friend.
So bear with me as I try to share some moments, inspiring you to take the time to train your child in the way he or she should go, so that when he or she is older they will not depart from it.
If you read the book of Proverbs, you will see it is directed to young people in general. The instruction of your mother and father is regarded as precious and decorative to your spirit man. It is offers life, health, riches, all the things we want for our children. But then we as parents have the responsibility to offer this and not our own opinions, views, gripes, self imposed yokes. And it is possible! Yes, with the help from the Ultimate Teacher we have so much to give! With the riches in the Body of Christ there is so much to offer.
Please be not mistaken: we all have our faults, our imbalances, our blind spots. That is why we need a "multitude of counselors". In that we have safety.
What do I disciple my children in? Well, what have you to show for? You have talents, abilities, things that come easy to you. Expose them to that first. See if there is an interest. You might be surprised to see when the light in your child's eyes turns on. Spending time with your child is precious, valuable, life-changing and a God-given privilege. You are getting to know a person unlike yourself but similar in many ways. You have this once in a lifetime opportunity to make a lifelong friend. But remember, they first must become your disciple before they can become your friend.
