DEVOTION: Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to them belongs the kingdom of God. Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child shall not enter it."
Our children are very precious to us, aren't they? We are so very aware of their physical needs that we will have whole cabinets full of medicine to ease their every pain and illness, and to put the bandaid on that ouchy. We will take them to the dentist and make sure they brush their teeth. We make sure they always have plenty to eat and that they eat what is good for them.
We surely don't say things like "Oh, I'll take care of that broken arm next time, it's not that big of a deal." We don't say things like, "I let my kids make their own decision as to whether or not they brush their teeth."
Yet, when it comes to their spiritual health and their faith, parents too often do just that. I've heard many parents say things like, "I'll let my kids make their own decision whether they go to Sunday school or not." Or, "If my kid doesn't want to go to Sunday school I'm not going to make them."
Most kids don't like to brush their teeth, so If you said the same thing about their teeth what would happen to their teeth?
Parents, you are responsible for the Spiritual life of your children!! Are you taking it as seriously as their physical health? Are you spending as much time, energy, and money on their spiritual health as you do on making sure they are growing well in their mind and body?
There is still time and there is the perfect opportunity for you to do just that!! On the next three Wednesdays we will be having gatherings at church at 7pm to talk about a DCE (Director of Christian Education) and what a DCE would be able to do for St. John's Lutheran Church. We will talk about the importance of Youth and Children's Ministry and the impact it can make on the whole congregation! I urge you to make every effort to attend one of these meetings on July 17, 24, or 31 at 7pm!!!
Let us pray: Lord God motivate us to care for the Spiritual needs of our children as much and even more than we do their physical and emotional needs. Don't let us let our kids be content with full bellies and empty souls. Amen.
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