One of the great challenges God has set before me is to raise up my children (His Children that He has placed into my custody and care) to fear and love Him. Sometimes I guess, no longer be a child myself, I over think the job. For all my wisdom, sometimes I just need to get out the way and let them marvel at the wonders of creation or let them tell me about Jesus instead of the other way around.
Matthew 19:13-14 (NIV) states: "Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'"
I think there are times when I'm like a disciple, I know what is best and how best to bring them to Jesus but in the end I need to trust in the Holy Spirit, poured out upon my sons at their baptism, to do the work in their hearts and minds and my job often is just providing the boys with an opportunity to express whats in their heart. I know they are like sponges absorbing everything and learning each day in bulk, but I'm still amazed at how much they teach me about my faith every day. God has blessed us richly, may He give my wife and I the wisdom and strength not to hinder our children so that they may come to Him
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