If I may share a bit of parenting wisdom. If you are a new parent, or not yet a parent, file this away for the future ...
Everyone says that when your children are old enough, they will choose their own faith and the prevailing thought is that you have no control over whether they will choose your faith. I disagree. I think if you teach them the faith in their formative years, and disciple them in the 18+ years that you have with them, the choice will be obvious. The faith is compelling and the "world" does not have to win. Your children can have a relationship with God from the time that they are small. Don't leave it to the church!
Everyone says that when your children are old enough, they will choose their own faith and the prevailing thought is that you have no control over whether they will choose your faith. I disagree. I think if you teach them the faith in their formative years, and disciple them in the 18+ years that you have with them, the choice will be obvious. The faith is compelling and the "world" does not have to win. Your children can have a relationship with God from the time that they are small. Don't leave it to the church!
Our pastor, Mark Browne, shared this with me
when my first was small and we were diligent to read the Bible as a
family, to pray together and to incorporate faith into every aspect of
life. Mine are now 19 and 22 and each has a vibrant faith. No
rebellion to speak of. Don't buy into the lie that every child will
rebel!
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