Raising Godly Children

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It is a great privilege to write on my live experience on raising God Children. On this topic I will be outlining what has worked for me as a mother, a care giver and a children church teacher.

The journey of raising a child first and foremost for me starts from the conception time. Once I realize I am pregnant the journey starts. I exercise the power in my tongue by speaking (decreeing and confessing what I want to see in them) and praying for my children right from the womb has helped me a whole lot. This is a very crucial part of motherhood I learnt as a young single lady as a caregiver.

As my kids begin to grow, I introduced the biblical rule of :

Proverbs 22:6 AMP

Train up a child in the way he should go [teaching him to seek God’s wisdom and will for his abilities and talents], Even when he is old he will not depart from it.

It became a deliberate and a conscious act for me to live and lead by example for my kids to follow.

The following things are what I consciously do because children gradually become what they see, hear and think in their minds

1. Introduce to God at their early age.

This is the deal for me. God is and will always be the number one person in the life of any child. Teach them to respect God, Honor Him, Love Him and Hallow Him. with this your joy will be full.

2. Prayer 

I made it a point of duty to pray with my kids irrespective of how tired I am from the days duties. I take a personal prayer time dedicated for them alone for the present life and future. Because the future is uncertain and unpredictable, I claim their future at the place of prayer.

3. Reading the bible and reciting memory verses.

This was not so easy for me but I pressed on today I can joyfully say my two older kids can recite a good number of bible verse.

Was it a smooth ride when we started? No it wasn't but with time , patience and love we are getting better.

4. Don't do what you don't want to see in your children. 

This is a great point for me. I will dwell on this part 

• If you don't want your children to be liars do not lie in their presence and do not lie to them. If not they will follow your step thinking it is the right thing to do.

• Do not fight and exchange foul language on them, and on other people. These has a way of damaging a child's mind.

• Respect the authority. Don't break rules especially traffic rules and say I am in a rush. You are sending a wrong signal to them.

• Learn to say sorry when you wrong them. Adults too often provoke their kids so learn to say sorry and in turn request they tell you sorry when the are wrong.

• Avoid discussing other adults with your spouse, friends or family members in the present of your kids. if you do, they will learn to gossip about people and even talk down on people in a rude manner.

• Avoid unhealthy quarrelling with your spouse. It's okay to get angry with your spouse before your children but don't over react. Most kids become bullies unknowingly.

5. Love

1 Corinthians 13:7

 Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].

Love is the most excellent way. Love you children equally. Never show your love more to one than the other(s).

Teach them to love and share what they have with joy amongst themselves.

Express you love with your words, hugs etc. to your children. Tell them as many times as possible that you love them. With this, the child will grow emotionally stable not feeling unloved.

6. Be your children Number One Fan.

Support them always and they will be your best friend. 

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