How to Build a Faithful Family
In today's world it can be easy to become trapped in what is considered normal. There is no shortage of individuals and companies telling us how to live our lives. Our society has become increasingly frail and furthermore it has become Godless. So how do we build a family within these circumstances that genuinely loves God and is not afraid to proclaim it.
The young mind of a child can be gullible and indecisive. It is our job as parents to raise them in the way we want to see them to go. What goes into their eyes and ears will come out in some form of action. Raising a child that loves God starts with us, the parents. Ask yourself a set of questions to self-evaluate your love for God.
Does my child know I have asked for salvation?
Does my child actively see me worship and pray to God?
Does my child comprehend what is being taught at church?
Do I talk to my child about the Bible on a regular basis?
What can I do better to show the love of Jesus to my child?
“If our children do not see us love God, then why would they.”
It is especially important for us as Christian parents to act and present ourselves in a way that is Christ-like and positive for our offspring. If our children do not see us love God, then why would they. It is also important for us to talk to our children about the tough situations that will arise as they grow older. We must achieve this within age-appropriate guidelines, but nevertheless, we must have these pivotal conversations. They must know about the differences between what society says is ok or normal and what God has to say about the same behavior. This could be sexual orientation, drugs, alcohol, or things like music, social media celebrities, and platform depression.
Our children will encounter many challenges within their lifetime that we never had to deal with. It is imperative for us to engage in their lives and have these conversations as early as possible to set the course of their thought process for adulthood. The children of the world are precious and important to God, and he has entrusted us to bring them up in a way that is pleasing to Him. The weight of this responsibility can seem overwhelming, however, that is why we must always seek God first.
The union of two people is where a family starts. This means the central part of a family begins with the love shared between two people, one man and one woman. This love for each other should always be second under our love for God. We cannot let our children divide the union that the foundation of love is built on. We must seek God first when we make decisions that impact our lives. Secondly, we must love, respect, and be one with our spouse, the very gift that God has given us. Ask yourself these simple questions to evaluate your marriage.
Do I treat my spouse with respect and listen to him or her?
Do I try to understand the challenges he or she might face?
Do I attempt to make myself presentable and fulfill his or her needs?
Do I tell him or her I love you on a regular basis?
Most importantly, do we pray, read the Bible, and seek God together?
