Parenting God’s WaySample

Leaving a Lasting Legacy

God’s primary desire for every believer is the same—that we each discover and fulfill His will for the life He has given us. While God has specific purposes for every person, this is only one part of His will for us. His overarching will for each of His children is that they live by His guiding principles in every area of life. We seek out these principles by searching the scriptures and tuning in to the guidance of the Holy Spirit on the many matters that confront us each day. As we then put those principles into practice by living in obedience to what we discover, we fulfill God’s complete will for our lives and walk in His peace, joy, and blessings. 

Successful parents, therefore, help their children to learn and obey God’s principles for living, knowing that this is how they fulfill God’s will in every aspect of life. This is why immersion in God’s Word is so essential to your parenting. The more you read your Bible, the more you’ll learn about God’s principles, and the more you can help your children learn them. 

It’s that simple.

As you read through this plan on learning to parent God’s way, there were, no doubt, moments of challenge and discovery for you. The topics discussed here are meant to serve as guideposts for your parenting journey. Use them to address whatever you may face in your parenting, in your own Christian growth, and in the lives of your children. While none of us will be perfect this side of heaven, following these principles over time will help you build a solid Christian foundation for your children. This foundation, however, can only be completed by the life of Jesus in them when they place their trust in Him. By carefully attending to Scripture’s instructions and the indwelling Holy Spirit’s guidance, you’ll have done all you can as a parent to be a faithful steward of His precious treasures as you raise them in godliness. May God richly bless your efforts and reward your family with an ever-increasing measure of His peace and joy.

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