Raising children the right way is a tough job for any parent. However, it is important to remember that you may just be the most important factor in helping guide your children towards a better relationship with God. While there is no instruction manual when it comes to raising our children in God’s way, there are things you can do to help guide them in growing their faith.

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RAISING KIDS
GOD’S WAY

2. Raising children that love the Lord is a tough job. Every Christian
parent faces this daily struggle. How can we ensure that our children
follow God? How do we know for sure that we are doing our best?
What does the Bible say about it? These are hard questions! This is
tough stuff! However, we really can raise kids God’s way. Here are a
few ideas to help us along in that endeavor.
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A Faith-Filled Endeavor

3. Passing on Your Faith
to Your Children
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• Live your faith
• Share your faith
• Believe God for a harvest

4. LIVING YOUR FAITH
Be Genuine
Make sure YOU believe what
you’re trying to teach your
kids!
Be a Blessing
Make blessing those around
you the pattern of YOUR life,
and your kids will follow.

5. LIVING YOUR FAITH
Be Early
Children can come to faith
in Jesus as early as three
years old, so don’t wait for
them to be “old enough”
to start sharing your faith!
Be Active
Be active in your church.

6. SHARING YOUR FAITH
Be Consistent
Be consistent in reading
the Bible. Find ways to
make scripture come alive
for them, and make family
devotions a priority in your
family’s routine!

7. SHARING YOUR FAITH
Be Creative
Where your child’s
entertainment and friendships
are concerned, try to provide
them with many opportunities
to grow and learn. Instead of
forbidding music or movies or
playdates, find ways to
incorporate Christ into those
times of enjoyment.

8. SHARING YOUR FAITH
Be Clear
Make sure that your child
understands the benefits of
faith in Jesus! Don’t let them
think that your faith is just an
obligation to be fulfilled. Fill
them in on the joys and
rewards of knowing Christ
personally! (A home in Heaven,
unconditional love, freedom
from sin, a life of purpose.)

9. Being a parent can be an overwhelming job, and it’s easy to start
asking yourself, “How am I ever going to do this right?” but it doesn’t
have to be complicated. Keep in mind that if YOU are living your life
for Christ, imparting biblical principals through your words and
actions, your child will see the and learn to live by faith too.
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Expect a Harvest

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