Rearing children will be one of the most difficult efforts—yet one of the most rewarding efforts—you will ever be involved in!
As you do this, your foundation for rearing them will come under greater and greater scrutiny, and you will find this to be a tremendous base that you will go back to over and over again.
God’s Word, the Bible, is the most sure and certain foundation on which to build your family. And God’s ways—as He rules over your life and your family’s life from day to day and moment to moment—will prove a most wonderful witness to you as you endeavor to walk obediently in fellowship with Him through the challenging maze of life’s circumstances.
The Psalmist made a strong connection between God’s Word on the one hand, and, on the other hand, the progress he was making along life’s pathway. This is what he wrote:
Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105)
Of course, to navigate through life in light of the wisdom of the Word, it is vital to first be founded on the truth and teaching of that Word. That is one reason why it is so critical to always consider God’s Word and God’s ways as you make continual strides in rearing your child for His glory!
- What plans or strategies do you have for first exposing yourself to His Word? What does this mean to you in terms of (a) basic Bible reading, (b) closer and more detailed study of the Bible, (c) committing Bible verses to memory?
- What things will most likely hinder or prevent you from reading the Bible?
- How do you deal with distractions that would keep you from heeding God’s Word?
- How have you found that keeping God’s Word at your forefront helps you?
- Join the conversation; I’d love to hear from you!
