Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church
Mother's Day message
Psalm 127:3 ESV
Proverbs 6:20 ESV
Ephesians 6:1-4 ESV
A godly parent…
Makes Parenting a priority!
Investment Advice
Remember your child is a person not a project.
Don’t underestimate your importance!
How do I know Parenting is a Priority?
Do I pray for our children to be all that God wants or do we pray God will give them what they want?
Do I see my children as an intrusion or an inheritance?
Do I think parenting is a privilege or a problem?
Do I give up or give in when it gets tough?
Do I want to be a pal or a parent?
Do I define success by my best or God’s best?
A godly parent…
Offers Acceptance that inspires!
Worthless ways to determine worth!
Possessions—you are what you own
Positions—what you do is “who” you are
Appearance—you are what you look like in the mirror
Performance—it’s not how you play the game it’s how you win the game!
A godly parent…
Commands Respect with love!
Keys to gaining respect
Verb/Subject agreement—what you do and what you say must match.
Willingness to admit mistakes.
Visible Christian living,
Provide clear boundaries with love.
A godly parent...
Provides an Example worth following!
Gives attention that is noticeable!
Principles for Paying attention
Possessions will not reduce the need for your presence!
Activity doesn’t equal personal attention
There is a difference between doing something for your kids and doing something with them.
A godly parent...
Teaches by Example!
Key Question:
What are my children learning from me about God?