In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef underlines some crucial steps to godly parenting.
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[00:00:00] You are listening to MY Devotional, the Daily Devotional from Dr. Michael Youssef and Leading The Way. Believing God for Your Family by Dr. Michael Youssef
[00:00:13] The first step to becoming a godly parent is to accept Christ as your Savior. If you've never asked him to come into your heart and forgive your sins, then you will not know how to effectively meet your children's needs.
[00:00:26] The Lord is the one who's given us the privilege of raising children, and to tap into his mind for wisdom to successfully fulfill this responsibility, you have to have a personal relationship with him.
[00:00:39] The second step to becoming a godly parent is to depend on God to live a holy and Christlike life. Children are great imitators. They will follow our lead if we have a sincere walk of faith. Let your love for your children be rooted in your love for God.
[00:00:55] Only to the degree that you love the Lord will you be able to show your love to your children and other family members.
[00:01:03] The third step is to be humble. Your children need to recognize that you are the head of the household, however they also need to know you make mistakes too. And when you do, you're not slow in seeking God's forgiveness.
[00:01:17] When your child hears you praying, his or her life is changed. Suddenly, he realizes, mom or dad's faith is in God and nothing else.
[00:01:26] Make sure you find time to praise God for your salvation, his provision for your family, and the wisdom he gives each day. Think him for his blessings and protection.
[00:01:36] Pray for a spirit of gratitude so your children will learn to have great full hearts instead of being consumed with their wants and desires. Let's pray together. Lord, we know there are times that we forget to thank you for all that you've done.
[00:01:51] Forgive us for our in gratitude and teach us to be grateful for the love you've shown to our family and to ourselves. We pray this in the name of Jesus, amen.
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