Intentional Parenting for Spiritual Growth
Intentional Parenting for Spiritual Growth
The Son of God did not skip childhood; He grew under the roof of Mary and Joseph. Luke summarizes these "hidden years" by noting that "the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him." This profound growth happened in a home where Scripture was opened, prayer was modeled, and obedience was practiced. Parents are called to be intentional in discipling their children, filling them with truth rather than allowing culture to sow confusion. Our greatest calling is not to raise a celebrity, but to raise a soul, pointing them to God so they may grow strong in spirit and wisdom.
Luke 2:39-40 (KJV): “And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.”
Reflection: Luke describes Jesus growing "strong in spirit" and "filled with wisdom" within His home. What is one specific, intentional practice you can implement or strengthen in your home this week to cultivate spiritual growth and wisdom in your children, or in yourself if you are not a parent?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click the link: https://www.mbcpb.org/media
The Son of God did not skip childhood; He grew under the roof of Mary and Joseph. Luke summarizes these "hidden years" by noting that "the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him." This profound growth happened in a home where Scripture was opened, prayer was modeled, and obedience was practiced. Parents are called to be intentional in discipling their children, filling them with truth rather than allowing culture to sow confusion. Our greatest calling is not to raise a celebrity, but to raise a soul, pointing them to God so they may grow strong in spirit and wisdom.
Luke 2:39-40 (KJV): “And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.”
Reflection: Luke describes Jesus growing "strong in spirit" and "filled with wisdom" within His home. What is one specific, intentional practice you can implement or strengthen in your home this week to cultivate spiritual growth and wisdom in your children, or in yourself if you are not a parent?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click the link: https://www.mbcpb.org/media
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AMEN !! Liberals say it is the environment, poverty, lack of education, etc. that produces bad kids. Adam & Eve were raised in the Garden of Eden by GOD. They ended up hanging out with the DEVIL ........ WHY ????