Family Value #3 Make it Personal
Before I start to shape who I want my children to become, I have to examine my own heart. Before I can ask who my children are becoming, I must examine who I am becoming. Indeed, the author boldly states, “…the greatest thing that could happen in the heart of a child would be what happened in the heart of a parent.” As parents, we are our child’s biggest role models. They imitate us, they look up to us, they reflect the attitudes and beliefs we communicate on a daily basis. It’s not enough to want my children to follow after Christ – I must begin and continue that journey myself.
It’s a sobering thought that as a parent, the way I treat my spouse, the way I treat others, or respond in tough situations all affect the values my children develop (p63). Let’s show our children that relational, emotional, and spiritual growth are priorities in our lives. If we don’t make a relationship with Christ personal, it might never be personal for our kids.
Are we helping the families, the parents, that come into contact with our ministry how to do these things? This is one method worth further exploration.
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More in this series:
Putting It Into Practice
What is the Church’s Responsibility?
The Family’s Job
More for the Family
When to Talk to Your Kids about God
Get Others to Help
Think Orange Book Review
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