Flourish Devotional Part 2 - Faith-Filled Meditations for Moms on ParentingSample

Work It Out

(Intentionality in Parenting)

‘…..Children are a heritage of the Lord……’

• Psalm 127:3

Anytime I read this verse, it sounds more like a statement of caution - God reminding me that the child in my care is not mine. Beloved, God has entrusted His treasured ones to us, and come to think of it, you have been chosen to nurture them.

That gets me so excited, and I wonder how blessed I am to assume such responsibility?!

Now the question remains: What are we doing to ensure these children fulfill God’s purpose in life?

It can’t just be about the nice clothes, vacations, toys, and schoolwork. There is more!

It is important that we pay attention to and are intentional about what we can do for our children to flourish.

We need to be deliberate about things like teaching them good manners, positive habits, devotion to God, friendships, and the like.

I pray that our hearts will be opened to the things God will highlight to us as we spend time seeking His face about raising our children right.

Don’t forget that you have been chosen to chart the course of the child (ren) in your care.

What a blessing!

Remain immensely blessed.

Love,

Ezinne Eziagu