While at ECFC in Sri Lanka, one of the speakers mentioned how he would like to have a gathering were everyone dressed like the person they were before Christ. He explained that we could then see the work of God evident in how He has redeemed lives and is a God of mercy and compassion. I was left thinking, what would I wear?
There was never a time in my life I didn’t know the Lord. I accepted Jesus into my heart as a young child, but even before that I knew His love, as evidenced through my parents’ lives. They exampled God’s love to me. They were my first disciplers, introducing me to God’s word, showing me how to pray, and setting an example of what a healthy Christian life looks like.
This is what I want to example in Ellie’s life. I would love her to have the same testimony that I have, one of walking with God all her life. This is not easy. As I read throughout the Bible, many Godly parents have ungodly children, just look through the lives of the Kings. God has given my husband and I an amazing task, not only to teach our daughter the ways of life but also to point her to God and teach her about Him.
As parents we have been tasked to be disciplers of our children. Another speaker at ECFC brought out this point. He asked, “Does God have grandchildren, great grandchildren and so on? Or does he simply have children?” God looks at all his children as equal, no matter their age. We, as parents, have the privilege of helping our children know their heavenly Father. We get to be their first disciplers. Before friends have an influence, before Sunday school teachers and youth pastors teach them, it is our opportunity.
How are you using your opportunity to speak into your child’s life?
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