In Touch Daily Devotional 18th January 2023 By Dr. Charles Stanley, Wednesday Inspirational Message
Read In Touch Daily Devotional 18th January 2023 and be blessed.
TOPIC: Training Our Children
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Charles Stanley In Touch Daily Devotional 18th January 2023 MESSAGE
We can’t afford to overlook children or to think of them as unimportant; they are the future. Girls and boys are always observing the behavior of the adults in their lives, which means we have a wonderful opportunity to be examples of godliness and influence them for Christ.
We start by investing our time. Whether it’s through outdoor activities, reading together, or playing games, we’re modeling Christian living. As we listen to them closely, we’ll understand the way they think and the struggles they face. Then we can offer scriptural guidance to influence them toward righteousness. By sharing something of our past and admitting our mistakes, we’re making it easier for them to identify with us and accept our counsel.
Showing children God’s love is a great way to help them grow in godliness. Although we can’t do this perfectly, each time we love them unselfishly and unconditionally, we’re helping them realize how much the heavenly Father loves them.
Born-again parents, family members, teachers, and friends can all help to raise godly Christ-followers. So whether it’s at home or in your neighborhood or church family, look for opportunities to spend time with children. Listen to what’s on their heart, and demonstrate Christ’s love for them. You may influence a young life for the Lord.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Exodus 7-9
REFLECT: Intentional parenting can influence generations for Christ.
In Touch Daily Devotional 18th January 2023. He is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta and founder of In Touch Ministries, both located in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stanley’s heart’s desire is to get the gospel to “as many people as possible, as quickly as possible, as clearly as possible, as irresistibly as possible, through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God