"Never be reluctant to take on the role of model and teacher of your family's values. If you don't do it, someone else will."
~ John Maxwell
I've trained corporate groups, preached locally and overseas to groups of different sizes. But last night I had the chance to sit down with my children, read a short bible story, ask them questions and hear their replies. We even had a time of Holy Communion together where our 5yo and 3yo prayed on their own over the bread and wine.
Nothing compares to this moment. That as a dad we have been given a privilege to raise our children in the love and knowledge of Jesus.
I'm not a perfect parent and we don't do this every single night. But I wanted to share this to encourage the other fathers out there that there is a grace over our lives to do this with our children. You will be so surprised by their heart and desire to hear God through you.
Is it weird? Very much. Is it difficult? Not that hard. Just give it a try with a short children's bible story because heaven is on our side when it comes to doing things like this with our families.
#malachi456
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