How can you make sure your children head in the right direction in life? By leading them there!

To parents,from a parent, our children are looking to us for an example. All the limits and rules in the world can equal a big zero without leadership. You and I must set an example for our children through our personal habits, our work ethics, our worship life, our church involvement, and much more. Consider the story of Jotham in 2 Chronicles 27 and 28. Jotham was angry because his father, King Uzziah, was chastised and corrected in the temple. So, when Jotham became king, he refused to attend worship services. But Jotham paid a terrible price for it. When his son became king, he became an idol worshipper and even sacrificed his own children, Jotham’s grandchildren! I want my Kids to know what I believe. Don’t you? If you want them to share your faith and follow in your footsteps, you first have to make footprints. You and I have to walk the talk! Your leadership will make an eternal difference in the life of your child. You can give them love and limits. And most importantly, you can give your children the Lord. You do this by talking about your faith with them, by being open about what you believe, and by sharing your love of God in your daily life. Don’t be afraid to admit your mistakes and ask for God’s help in front of your children. Tell them Bible stories. Have family devotional time. Pray with your children. Like the arrows in Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth.--Psalm 127:4, you have the power to point your children in the right direction. Start leading your children into an authentic experience with Jesus Christ now.

For those who don't know a lot about me and my wife our ministry is working with teenage girls at a children's home in NC. A lot of the girls who come through our doors do not come from a home where Christ is the example. To many we are the first people to tell them that Christ loves them and will always love them and be there. Our children are the future if we are not showing them how to be a follower then who will. Christ is coming we have to help today's kids know who God is!

Kyle

PS Sorry if this seemed like a sermon just cant help it sometimes!