Hey Men and Ladies Too
– What kind of example do you set for your family when it comes to God?
Deut. 6:6-9 – 6-9 Write these commandments that I’ve given you today on your hearts. Get them inside of you and then get them inside your children. Talk about them wherever you are, sitting at home or walking in the street; talk about them from the time you get up in the morning to when you fall into bed at night. Tie them on your hands and foreheads as a reminder; inscribe them on the doorposts of your homes and on your city gates
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You can drag your kids to church and expect the Sunday School Teacher to teach them all about God, but the reality is that your child’s view of Jesus and our Heavenly Father will be developed by what they see you do.
In the verse above, the Bible said
, “…get them inside of you and then get them inside your children.”
It says this because it begins in your own heart and how you feel about God. You can say what you want but our kids can see right through our words. It is our attitude about our spouse, our job, and what we say about others that they take to heart. It is the actions we take by helping others or ignoring others. It is our commitment or lake of it to attending and being a part of a church that forms their attitude.
If you haven’t figured out already, it’s
our
lifestyle that shapes our kids world. With everything our kids are experiencing in the world today, more than ever they need a great example in their home. Remember, Jesus has overcome the world, therefore there is only one thing we must do in order to live in Christ’s victory. Say yes to the Big Ask!
Join us Sunday as we unpack what the Big Ask is.
Pastor Mike
