"CHILDREN, A GIFT FROM GOD"

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 127:3

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. (NLT)

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. (NKJ)

MEDITATION: Building a child's character starts at home. People that interact with your child daily also contribute to your child's character building. It is very important to monitor who pours into your child's life. Deciding what daycare or school your child attends is as equally important as who interacts and pours into the child's life. The saying "It takes a village to raise a child" is so true. That village may include, teachers, babysitters, God-parents, and sometimes neighbors. But the village must have Godly love and have a genuine love for children. God has graciously given us our children as gifts. The gift of a child should be cherished and appreciated. As parents it is our responsibility to nurture, teach, direct, discipline, and protect our gift. Often times we have to make sacrifices to make sure our children are well taken care of. It may be given up a career, relationship, personal goals or even hobbies. Spending quality time with our children are important as well. Anytime spent with the child can be considered "quality time," because it is giving them your full attention. Your child's greatest need is the security of knowing that you care. Give your child something that money cannot buy and that is your time. You will be building a lifelong relationship each minute you spend with your child.

HELPFUL TIPS:

1.Teach by your words, make sure they are kind, not harsh.

2.Teach by your actions, make sure they are wholesome and honest.

3.Watch your temperament, make sure it is controlled.

4.Pray for and with your children.

5.Teach them responsibility, and the importance of being honest.

6.Hug and kiss them often.

7.Most important spend quality time with them.

Today let us pray for our children. Let us also thank God for our children. Pray for individuals who have lost children and for those who desire to have children. Pray for teachers who interact with our children daily. For those who are looking for a daycare or school, Covenant Classical on Old Madison Pike is an excellent school. Call and ask for Jennifer 256- 837-5437. Covenant Classical School instills the importance of Godly love and Christian morals as well as educating your child. Have a blessed week! REMEMBER TO LOVE ON YOUR CHILD.

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GOD LOVES YOU AND SO DO I!

Qua Sonya D. Johnson