Hello there, In this post, I want to share some thoughts and insights on raising godly children, a topic I’m passionate about.
1. Holding On to God’s Promises for Raising Godly Children
As parents, we often have fears and concerns about our children’s futures, especially when raising them in cultures that might not align with godly principles. Personally, I struggled with this when I knew that I would be raising my children in the UK. I worried they might be influenced by secular culture. However, there are two key scriptures that I hold onto as I navigate parenting:
- Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
This is God’s promise. When we train our children in His ways, they will not depart from it. God is intentional with His words, and when He promises something, it’s absolute. As parents, we can find assurance and comfort in this truth. - John 10:28: “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.”
Jesus’ words remind us that our children are secure in His hands. When the enemy tries to sow seeds of doubt or fear, we can hold firm to God’s promise that our children are safe with Him.
These scriptures are powerful for anyone struggling with fear or uncertainty about their children’s spiritual journey. Remember, God’s promises are true, and we can rest assured that no one can snatch our children out of His hands.
2. Creating Spiritual Memories for Children: Why It’s Important
A few weeks ago, I found myself wondering if I might be doing too much in raising my children—teaching them to pray, encouraging Bible study, and spending intentional time in worship, but the Lord gave me an analogy that put my heart at ease: Ice Cream.
We love ice cream because we remember how good it tastes. We recall the sweet experience, and that memory draws us back for more. The Lord showed me that it’s the same with spiritual memories. Creating positive spiritual experiences for our children will be something they’ll remember and want to return to, just like they remember the taste of ice cream.
Psalm 77:11 supports this by saying, “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.”
Memory is powerful. When our children grow older, the spiritual memories we create now—those moments of prayer, Bible study, worship, and family devotion—will stay with them. They’ll remember how God moved, how we trusted Him as a family, and how He answered our prayers. These spiritual memories will help ground them in their faith.
3. Encouragement for Parents with Wayward Children
This section is for parents who have raised their children in the ways of the Lord, but their children have gone off track. I want to encourage you—don’t lose hope! Even if it seems like they’ve strayed far, God’s promise in Proverbs 22:6 still stands. They will return.
Keep praying, keep trusting, and hold onto the truth that the seeds you’ve sown will bear fruit. God’s word is unchanging, and He is faithful.
4. What If You Didn’t Start Early? Hope and Restoration for Parents
If you feel like you didn’t raise your children in the faith from the start, it’s not too late. God can restore everything, even if it seems like you missed the opportunity. Joel 2:25 reminds us, “I will restore to you the years that the locust has eaten.” God’s power is limitless, and He can turn any situation around.
Look at Paul’s story in the Bible. He wasn’t raised in a godly environment and even persecuted Christians. Yet, in a moment, God changed his life entirely. This transformation shows us that no one is beyond God’s reach. Whether your children are teenagers, young adults, or even older, God can still work miracles in their lives. Keep praying for them, and trust that God will encounter them just like He encountered Paul.
Final Encouragement and Prayer
I want to encourage every parent reading this—whether you’re concerned about your children’s future, struggling with a prodigal child, or feeling regret over not starting early. God’s promises are true. His love is faithful. Every prayer you’ve prayed, every moment of sharing God’s word with your children—it’s not in vain.