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Children not in church
danagonzalez:
Hi Marie, I have wondered about my children and what am I to teach them, too. I have to agree with bobby, I just want to live an example for them and train them up in the way they should go......They are 6,8,9,10 and 12 yrs. So at this time I'm telling them the basics----like there is NO hell and God created everything--good and evil. We also have read Proverbs quite a bit. About my "living example" they are learning that we all fail (fall) because it's usually real obvious when I do , but then they see me cry, repent(pray), and go on trying. Anyhow, it sounds like you've got the idea while you where typing your post. It helped me to read what you had to say, I am constantly needing reassurance, especially with my children. God know's I'm always doubting my mothering skills and it sure doesn't help when people ask you "what about your children, how will they learn about God, since you've stopped going to church??"ugh!! God Bless you and your children, LOVE DANA :)
hillsbororiver:
Excellent point Bobby,
mongoose:
I would like to add a bit to this if I may. I don't have children so I feel a bit uncomfortable about this....but I think it is important to always keep in mind that God has it all worked out for them too. Whether you didn't believe yourself or whether they are taught constantly, it shall be with them according to His will. In the end, He is the only teacher we have or ever need. And He will lead them to Himself in His time. Sunday school or formal time to learn is so small compared to what your kids will learn from you every day just by being around them as an example. Be at peace. All is of God and He will take good care of your kids.
mongoose
ned:
You're right Bobby. It is sometimes easier to leave education for your children up to others...it is such a busy life we don't always take the time to show them what's important.
I thank God I have Him in my life and can only pray my actions will be pleasing to Him, and therefore beneficial to my children.
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Dana, as we are both going through raising young children right now, and potential criticism from others, let's keep each other in mind; re: PM'ing for moral support. ;) Thanks.
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Mongoose, we can easily see how the Body of Christ working together fits God's will so perfectly. Every little tidbit of information added is so for the edification of others. Thank you!
Marie
jenniferonline:
Good posts. I took my daughter out of sunday school. We discussed why. I let her draw her own conclusions of why we no longer 'go there' based on who SHE thinks God is. (God is love, Love your enemies, <does not equal> God will punish many for all eternity.) She understood in 5 minutes what took me 30 years to get.
For study time, my daughter and I love to come up with questions about God and find the answers in scripture. For example: Why can't we see God? 1 Tim. 1:17 "God is invisible" Does God know who I am? matt 10:30 "knows the number of hairs on your head" Does God care about lions (she loves lions)? job 38:39. This can fill up a lifetime of study sessions.
Also, we go for walks and just talk. About anything and everything (including boys, sex, the human body - oy vay). It's a blessing to see how much the Spirit has released my need to control others' beliefs and actions based on the very simple truth that God WILL save all (1tim 2:4, isaiah 46:10). My judgemental attitude has been irradicated and His truth has caused me to repent (sometimes daily). It's a blessing to know I'm not responsible for my childrens' salvation but accountable for my actions around them (how i love and forgive and serve). This frees me up to REALLY listen to them and not judge or condemn. The truth really does set me free!! I didn't understand that concept before. ;D
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