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How Your Change In Lifestyle Can Bring Change in Your Children

by | Dec 12, 2022 | Spiritual Growth

…Be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you]. Romans 12:2

It is said resolutions are made to be broken but I say if resolutions are made in love it is the beginning of a transformation. Our love for Christ is determined by our lifestyle and the renewing begins as we make a choice to walk in the will of God, in His plan and purpose for our lives. As parents, we make this choice in the love of Christ for our children so they grow in godly values and ethical attitudes.

For a change let’s enter this New Year making a resolution for ourselves as parents that will bring a transformation in the lives of our children and the family as a whole.

Set Priorities Right:

God instituted marriage, a family so that we are there one for another. This reason is fading off and each family member is growing in a cocoon. Let us get back to God’s purpose and set our priorities right. Let us shift our focus to things in the matter of importance – GOD, FAMILY, CAREER/MINISTRY etc. Yes, let us learn to say NO to the so-called urgent things that take the most valuable time – time with our loved ones.

This helps us give time to ourselves as well as our family members.

Set Aside Time:

As adults and parents once we have set a time for one another we will easily get time to spend with our children. It could be as casual as sitting and having a conversation with them or playing an indoor game. Show interest in their interests and encourage them to do better. Take a vacation or have a time out with them.

This helps our children trust us and know they are loved.

Set a Specific Screen Time:

In today’s day when most of the education system is online it is all the more important to monitor screen time. Have restricted time for video games and other internet activities. Lead by example, when our children see us parents live a disciplined lifestyle it will be easy for them to do the same. Children learn faster by imitating. Therefore when you have set a specific screen time they will obey.
 
This helps children’s focus shift from the screen to what you have for them.

Talk the Word of God:

 The best way to spend quality time with your child is by talking to them about your God. It is best to make this time fun, interesting, and not formal. Talk to them about your experiences with God, and tell instances of how God was faithful to you. You can do this as you are driving them to school, doing house chores, or relaxing with them casually. Tell them stories from the Bible and testimonies of God’s goodness.

This will help our children identify Jesus as real and just not a character in the Bible. They will begin to believe- ‘if Jesus can do it for my parents then why not me’

Family Prayer Time:

 A family prayer time before going to bed is the best way to connect with your children emotionally. Once again not the formal kinds that have been coming down through generations. Spend at least ten minutes talking, if smaller children tell them a Bible story, older children discuss a story. Take something based on what the family is going through or the child is going through. Pray for your situation, and encourage your children too to pray for it. It makes a big difference!

 

It is proven that children acquire a sense of security and are assured that they are loved when parents tuck them off to bed i.e. parents spend a few minutes before they go to sleep.
 
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden” – Matthew 5:14.
You and your children are the light of Christ and you are called to shine for Him wherever you are. The Word of God through you that will impact your children for life and in due time will impact the world around them.
 
You are No Ordinary Parents nurturing No Ordinary Children! Be the Change for your Children! 

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