Taking life seriously enough to take our commision seriously, means raising our children to take the commision seriously.
Thinking about that, it amazes me how many Christian parents won’t encourage, or let their children be involved in ministering to other children.
Sure, sometimes it may be because they don’t know of an outlet for them ministerially. But most often, to my observation, fear is what keeps parents from letting thier kids minister.
Fear of having some attrocity done to their child.
Fear of them learning bad behavior from other children who may not know better.
Fear of the kids being influenced with bad language, or coarse jesting.
When you let your kids be ministers to other kids, some of that may happen. But do you know what else is more likely to happen?
The kids being ministered to will have their lives changed by being shown the love of God.
Your children will learn how to reach out to others, to people of all ages.
Your children will learn what gifts God has placed within them.
Your children will see that God uses children, as well as adults.
Your children will have a sense of purpose, knowing they are doing good for others, and being used for the glory of God.
I don’t know about you, but I refuse to let fear rule what I allow my kids to do. If God leads me there, He will protect them there.
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April 28th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Stress hurts. You can’t be too serious.