I believe most of us can agree that our child learn a great deal by our attitudes, actions and advise. Let me go a step deeper. Our children are watching us as a model without expressing how important our roles really are to them, because they are unaware of it for the most part.
As a believer we know by faith, that each child is an inheritance of the Lord and we are the trustee's of His children. We are to raise them up in the way they should go and lead them to a life of blessings not curses that they at the appointed time will choose Life, Eternal Life in Christ for which they will receive the inheritance of the Kingdom of God which is Heaven. As well as live a life full of blessings through the Father's Will with Jesus as our Perfect example.
So let me start with the role of a father. Fathers you have a huge and very important roll and responsibility in the life of each child and each gender will be affected differently by your role in their life. Studies have shown that most adults relate to God as Father as a reflection of their relationship and teaching by their earthy father, whether taught of God or not. The Bible reminds us that we will give an account of all that we are entrusted to and all that we do or don't do. Now this is not meant to be a hell-fire sermon, but a truth exposed without apology, because the Truth sets us free, however we must first know the truth in order for it to set us free. Jesus Christ is The Truth, The Word~written in the Bible, The Life and the Way! As you seek, learn and follow his way you will be set free to be an amazing blessing to your children~a reflection of the Father's love!
Fathers and sons~ Fathers you have a silent influence upon your sons in many ways! You are the example of what a man is to be, the example of integrity, the example of a honorable husband, a loving father and a child of The Living God or a follower of this broken world.
Fathers, teach your sons to be young men worthy of praise and honor, gentlemen, dependable, hardworking, faithful, humble, loyal, loving, gentle, kind, compassionate, self-controlled, patient, and peacemakers.
How do you teach this? You (both Fathers and Mothers) must first be a student of the Great Teacher and daily learn from Him. Far to often in our culture we learn from the ways of others who follow the teachings of our society, this is dangerous! Why, because we may fall to the temptations of quick satisfaction and self-reliance until the day comes we are face with the enviable end of our fate and we are faced with questions such as: what our life was worth?; what was it meant for?; what will we leave behind? as well as where are we & our loved ones going? I have never attended a funeral where the loved ones stand up and say, "Oh well, they are gone and their life means nothing now, good thing there's no heaven~it's just over for them, so let's move on!" We would all think that is ludicrous and heartless. Every funeral I have ever attended has 100% hoped their loved one would be received into heaven~a better place!
There are times you will need to verbally teach, times to discipline and correct, times to lead by example and times to guide in prayer. A man of confidence knows that humility is not weakness, but instead a gentle source of power and great influence. No one wants to be beaten into submission, but many will gladly follow a leader who is confident, humble, encouraging and shows love and concern for others!
Fathers and daughters~Fathers you have a silent influence upon your daughters lives! You are the example of how The Heavenly Father loves and cherishes His daughter. You are the example of how a man should treat a woman. You are the example of what a gentleman should be, a loyal husband, a provider for your family. You set the stage for what your daughters will be looking for in a man. Fathers teach your daughters to be young ladies of respect and one to be cherished. Teach them to be responsible, beautiful from the inside out, wise with truth and discerning between right and wrong.
Studies have shown that girls are more promiscuous when they are lacking in the love, compassion and acceptance of their fathers. Girls, for the most part, don't just want to go have sex with guys for the fun of it only to feel used afterwards, they are searching for a love and acceptance from a male figure in their life.
Mothers you too have a significant role in the lives of your children. Mothers you have a silent influence upon your daughters in many ways! You are the example of what a woman should be, the example of integrity & grace, the example of a honorable wife, a loving mother and a child of The Living God or a follower of this broken world.
Mothers teach your daughters what a virtuous woman should be, a daughter of the King, a wife created as a helpmate to her husband, a mother who nurtures, teaches, guides and encourages her children to be blessed and prosperous. Teach her that beauty from within will blossom into something much greater than physical made up beauty. Teach her to serve other without expecting praise or recognition.
There are times you will need to verbally teach, times to discipline and correct, times to lead by example and times to guide in prayer. A woman of virtue knows that self-control and personal respect is not a weakness, but instead a gentle source of power and great influence. No one wants to be lectured by a hypocrite, but many will gladly follow the one who leads by example and is confident in what they believe, humble, encouraging and shows love and concern for others!
Mothers & sons~ Mothers you have a silent influence upon your sons lives! You are the example of how The Holy Spirit loves and comforts His sons. You are the example of how a woman should treat a man. You are the example of what a virtuous woman should be, a loyal wife, a nurturer for your family. You set the stage for what your sons will be looking for in a woman. Mothers teach your sons to be young men of respect and one to be honored. Teach them to be responsible, gentlemen with manners, wise with truth and discerning between right and wrong.
Bless your family in this generation and many generations to come by loving God and seeking His Truth, loving your spouse and loving your children with a greater love, devotion and purpose!
This life is the only one you will every have in this physical body on this earth and the time is limited, so make the most of what you have, don't dwell on the mistakes of the past, but press on to what is ahead and see amazing changes as you seek HIM! Always remember you will only raise your children once and never forget you will live with those results for ever!
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