Nurturing Great KidsSample

Hit the Target

As parents, we can leave a lasting legacy for our children if we live as Paul suggests in Colossians 2:6–7. Our goal, however, should be to reach far beyond the day to day issues that arise with our children and look at the big picture so we can see our lives from an eternal view.

Our target should be to introduce our children to the Bible and pray they will be built up by his Word. We must show our children faith, not simply through our words, but in our actions. Lastly, we need to model gratefulness by speaking thanksgiving over everything in our life, no matter how small.

Most of us would love to see this happen while our children are growing up in our home, and it can to some extent, but we know it takes years to learn the lessons of Christ. It is a patient parent who understands this and daily toils to fulfill the mission God has called them to.

Parenting Principle

Once the target is set, you know where you’re trying to get.

Points to Ponder

What have you done to keep your eye on the goal of this verse?

How have you seen your family grow in Christ?

How do you keep a spirit of thankfulness in your home?

And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.