Raising Godly Children

[ddc101]

I remember one of the sisters some time back shared with us all how she raised her children in the church and what she would or would not allow them to do so as to teach them to live for God and be a good witness.I do not let my children all they ask for I believe we need to teach them to deny the flesh not just do whatever feels good or buy whatever they have the money for.
So many children go to public school and are so very influenced by what others have or where they go and what they say.We need to take a stand for godliness and truth but still love them and help sure them up in the areas where they are weak.What is your approach to raising godly children?

[survivor4christ]

Sis.

In light of what God has revealed to me, my experiences, and what other godly women have offered in the way of advice to me, my approach to raising godly children is this...

there was a time when I thought raising godly children meant raising children who would never be exposed to anything evil in this world. I thought that meant sheltering and protecting their innocence from the onslaughts of the enemy. I thought it meant guarding their every conversation, their every outting, their every thought....

In a perfect world, this would be possible. In my own case, if I was happily married to a wonderful, saved, Holy Ghost filled man of God who brought home not just the bacon, but the whole pig, then I could do all the things I mentioned above and more. It used to be my dream to be able to stay at home and homeschool my children. To do a home based business so I could be there for my kids.

But life has dished out some pretty harsh blows. And less than perfect circumstances has allowed me to see that I cannot, no matter how hard I try, shelter my kids from the realities of life. I cannot fight every battle. I cannot be Suzy Homemaker...I wish I could.

What can I do?

I can pray. I can fast. I can travail. I can intercede. I can implore the mercies of God, the favor of God, the provision of God. I can plead the blood of Jesus. I can trust God...

Then stand...

Knowing that the Word that I and others have planted in my kids will grow and come into fruition. Knowing that since God promised that all my children shall be taught of the Lord and they will have great peace, I can have peace. Knowing that God said He would supply all my needs according to His Riches in Christ Jesus, I can rest assured that we won't go hungry. We won't be out on the streets. We will have clothes on our backs, food in our bellies, shoes on our feet.

I used to think that raising godly children was about having a perfect life; but as I write this to you, I am understanding that it is not. B/c we live in an unperfect world. Kids are going to come in contact with that imperfection. And what do they do when they do?

Remember the Word of God that says that no weapon formed against you shall prosper. Remember that God will supply all your needs. Remember that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, of love and of a sound mind. Remember that God will bless every thing we put our hands to, if we put Him first and don't be afraid to try.

I can tell my kids something about God a million times; but when the scripture takes root in their little minds and hearts is when they see it. When they see mummy not succumbing to fear, and they know mummy should be scared. When they see mummy rejoicing when the mailbox is full of bills and disconnect notices. When they see mummy laying hands on a bldg and claiming it for the kingdom. When they see mummy singing and shouting the praises of God when they know mummy is hurting, tired, hurt, or just finished crying. When they see mummy praying for her enemies.

Then they have learned some valuable lessons....

SO what is the key to raising godly children?

Being godly!

Love, Sis. Wenona

[Goodshepherd]

Sis Wenona:

That was beautiful..................... well said!!

I agree with you a million times : "What can I do?

I can pray. I can fast. I can travail. I can intercede. I can implore the mercies of God, the favor of God, the provision of God. I can plead the blood of Jesus. I can trust God...

Then stand...

Knowing that the Word that I and others have planted in my kids will grow and come into fruition..... SO what is the key to raising godly children?

Being godly!"

You said it all and the key is for the parents to be Godly............. A family that prays together, stays together!!

[ddc101]

Sisters Survivor and Good Shepherd
I agree wholeheartedly.I have a son who is 22 and going on 23.
I raised him to know the Lord.When he was 12 he received the Holy Ghost and was baptised in Jesus Name.It was a struggle from jump but when we moved to Pensacola,Fl his flesh wanted more of the world.I just kept setting limits and he kept abiding.
I allowed him to chose things for himself and his decisions were good ones.I taught him reality and that he needed to be able to support himself.I did have a curfew when he reached 18 because Bro.Cooper had a night job and I for one can't see what good apostolic young men need to do after 11 or 12 pm.I always made him call me if he was late.I made him pay 25.00 a week to help with groceries when he graduated and had a full time job.It wasn't much in fact I mostly used it to order pizza for he and I and his sisters on Friday night game night.We are very close since we went through so much before I got saved.Well he decided to join the military..the Navy.I expected it because both of our fathers are vets.Both my husbands father and stepfather are retired military...Navy.So in the Navy he went.For the last three years he has been at Camp David the Presidential Retreat.
Just this month he is deploying to the Middle East.He is under much pressure and has a 6 mth old dtr and wife.He called me and we had prayer a few nights ago over the phone.I am glad that he turned out as he did.He feels he disapointed me..but who doesn
t sometime.If you raise your children to make good decisions and live this life before them they will come to you when things get rough and take Godly advice.Another one of the best things you can do is help them to make the Pastor...their pastor.They need someone to counsel with concerning God.Not about your personal business or decisions regarding your household which some ministers step into areas that are under parental authority and I disagree with that .But they need Godly counsel.lv sis.c

[foreverblessed]

Excellent Post Survivor! Thanks for the encouragement today! :bow:

[ddc101]

I think this thread is awesome.Sister Survivor is living proof that its possible to live for God and serve him as a single parent.lv sis.c