Clay in the Hands

This past Sunday, part of the message I gave to our church family was one of the importance of training our children on spiritual matters.

Most parents realize and believe it is their responsibility to make sure their children are trained spiritually, but few actually take steps to do anything about it.  The majority of parents leave this task to the church.  The church is responsible to help and to partner with the parents, but if the sole source of spiritual influence is the church, then our children are in trouble.

Parents, it is time to be more involved personally with the spiritual progression of your children.  I know this is intimidating but start small.  Make sure to pray with them – and let them see you praying and reading in your own personal time with God.  Read scripture with them and discuss it.  Anyone can do it – it just takes time . . . quality time.