You may wonder why we are spending a month highlighting God’s plan for the family. Many of the issues of our day stem from the issue of values and morals and who decides the way things should be. It would be easy to look at the cultural indicators and say, “Oh no, what a horrible week it was for the Christian family! Everything looks bad from this point on!” When in reality, I can’t imagine a more exciting time to be a Christian family than right now!
Jesus said, You are the light of the world! A city on a hill cannot be hidden (Matthew 5:14). What did He mean by that? I drove into the city recently and was noticing the buildings. They looked okay. But it was night when I drove home, the lights of the skyline were brilliant and beautiful, even more beautiful at night than by day. That’s what Jesus meant. The darker it is, the more the lights of the city of truth sparkle.
Culturally, it is getting darker all the time, but spiritually, a Christian family living for God’s purposes will shine brighter than ever before. That is what we want for Christian families. That is why we highlight God’s plan and teach and encourage following God’s plan. We have such an incredible opportunity to make a difference through our families and why your family can be revolutionary.
The Revolutionary Family
This January, we focus on The Revolutionary Family
Last January we recommended a devotion called Parenting Part 1 (see below). This year, we continue with Parenting Part 2.
Sometimes we can get lost in the everyday tasks of parenting. We need to remind ourselves that the only thing we should aim for is the heart of our kids. If we trust the Lord, and teach them to do the same, we will see the rewards He promises come through every time. Let’s place in their hearts the melody they would want to sing when we are gone.
Here’s the Parenting Devotional from 2021 if you haven’t completed it, you might want to start here!
Parents, our children don’t need perfection, they need our presence. God wants to use us uniquely in their lives through the ups, downs, joys, and struggles. Make your family a priority and your home a place where their hearts are built up. If we aim at the heart, apply the wisdom of team building, and respond to His calling, He will make much more than we ever expected.
Help Support The Journey
The Journey operates by the generous support of Bethel Church located in Northwest Indiana where Steve DeWitt is the senior pastor, and listeners like you.
During this series, for any size gift of support for The Journey, we want to send you the Raising Kingdom Kids Devotional by Tony Evans.
Articles on the Family
Pastor Steve has written a number of brief articles and devotionals that coincide with this month’s series on God’s Purpose for the Family