"Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6)
"Praying for Your Children
Matthew 18:2-6
When Jesus called that youngster to his side He had a great message for the world -- those who wish to be great must become humble, like a little child. The contrasts that are evident within a child are both astonishing and profound. On the one hand, a child can be innocent, loving and caring. But because of the sin nature that is within all of us, children can also display anger, hate, and spite.
The heart and mind of a child are moldable, like clay. But that openness only lasts for a season. At some point during adolescence the humble, child-like spirit dissipates and people start to become more set in their ways.
That is why the Bible admonishes us to, "Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6). There are only a few golden years when a child is open to life-molding instruction. In fact, research tells us that most people who receive Christ do so before their 18th birthday.
Are you praying for the children in your life? They may be your own little ones -- or your relatives or neighbors. Pray that God would touch their lives in a special way while they are still young and humble enough to receive the Gospel. Pray that they would experience the love of God in such a real way that they could not help but pass that love along to others.
Pray for revival in the lives of the children you come in contact with every day.
Of course, you don't have to be a parent to impart faith to the next generation. There are innumerable opportunities for you to touch the lives of children all around you. Look for ways that you can touch the life of a youngster for Jesus Christ. You may volunteer to help in your children's program at church. You could get involved with your local Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts. Or you could become a Big Brother or Big Sister to a youngster in your community.
Our future is in the hands of the next generation. Depending on your point of view, that thought can give you comfort, or it can frighten you. Through prayer and action, you can make a difference to these young people -- and possibly affect them for eternity."
CBN
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