Proverbs 22 - 10.18.23

Scripture

Proverbs‬ ‭22:6‬ ‭NIV‬‬- “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”

Observation

We are responsible for raising up our children in the Lord and training them up in righteousness, to fulfill their God given destinies. However, it starts with us as parents; pursuing righteousness and being obedient to the Lord; honoring and respecting Him by choosing to be set apart from the world; choosing to live lives of integrity and choosing to teach our kids to do the same.

Application

Pray for our kids daily.

One of the best parenting advice that I received from my mom was to pray for my kids daily. Whether we are a biological parent, adoptive parent or spiritual parent, let us pray for our kids daily and train them up in the way they should go. Our calling as parents is huge, but we need God’s help with this great responsibility.

Prayer

Dear Lord, You have blessed me with my children. They are truly gifts from You. I pray for Your constant help and wisdom as my husband and I raise them up in You. May our choices lead them to You and not away from You.  We desire for them to fulfill Your calling for their life and with Your help, will commit to doing our part in it. Amen.

-Michelle Gaddi