A Child’s Conduct

Even children are known by the way they act,whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right.

Proverbs 20:11

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote this poem:

There was a little girl, who had a little curl, right in the middle of her forehead.

When she was good, she was very good indeed,

But when she was bad she was horrid.

So what’s a mother to do? What do we do when we’re worried about our child’s behavior? How can we raise godly children?

The number one answer is, pray! Never underestimate the power of a praying mom. Let me tell you about a wonderful ministry called Moms in Prayer (originally Moms In Touch). Fern Nichols (the founder) is a mom just like you. Let me quote from their website: “When her sons entered junior high, she had the same apprehensions. But overriding those fears was a deep trust that God, and only God, could protect and keep her children. Only God could change the lives of friends and coaches and teachers. She knew that if moms gathered together to cry out to God for the needs and concerns of children and schools, that He would not only hear those prayers, but answer them. Fern called like-minded moms who gathered each week to pray for their children and school, and thus began the first Moms In Touch group, now called Moms in Prayer. What started so simply in 1984 has grown into a worldwide community of praying moms in every state and in more than 140 countries around the world.” What a wonderful resource. You can google Moms in Prayer and get connected in a group or start one in your church or school.

Make It Personal . . . Live It Out!

“Even children are known by the way they act.” Recently scientists have discovered many interesting facts regarding DNA. They have concluded that personality type is written in the DNA code. If your child is quiet and pensive or talkative and social, he or she was born with that bent. Each personality has strengths and weaknesses. Don’t try to make a quiet child into a social butterfly. But don’t allow her to withdraw and become disconnected from people either. As parents, we can reinforce and encourage noble character, diligence, and stewardship. Again, bottom line: be your children’s best fan and their most faithful prayer warrior.

One Year Bible Reading

2 Chronicles 26:1–28:27; Romans 13:1-14; Psalm 23:1-6; Proverbs 20:11