A Christian Mother's CreedSýnishorn

I will Train up my Children in the ways of the Lord.

From a military perspective, training involves teaching, modeling, preparing, and equipping for a mission. Basic Combat Training bends civilians into soldiers. They become what the army wants them to become. It does not end there; the army continues to train soldiers for different missions. Some soldiers become airborne rangers and green berets. These soldiers are trained for advanced missions. They are bent in specific ways for a unique purpose. In the same manner, training up a child involves shaping and guiding a child to fulfill God’s purpose for that child. It is uniquely training and raising a child for his or her God-given assignment. Stirring the child in the right direction. 

This declaration is a commitment to teach your children the ways of the Lord. That is, to make God known to your children. It means you are committed to teach your children what pleases God and how God manifests Himself. It involves modeling what a life of faith in God looks like while teaching your children to live a life of faith. It looks like teaching your children how to pray and why they should pray rather than assuming they are too young to learn the things you do as a Christian mother. Carry your children along in your relationship with God and start at an early age when neural pathways are formed based on the child’s experience. 

A  Christian mother invites her children to her Secret Place with God. In doing this, her children do not only see God at work in the home, they know God for themselves (Psalms 103: 7). They know what honoring God looks like and the fruits it brings.

Question for Reflection: How can I help my child(ren) grow in faith?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for the privilege to be called your daughter. Help me to honor my commitment to train up my child(ren) in your ways. Give me the wisdom to train up my child(ren) in your ways. In Jesus name. Amen.