Why God Made Parents

By Pastor Ryan | Posted February 25, 2009

What came first the chicken or the egg? Well, I may not know the answer to that question but I do know that Parents come first in my book!!! A child may think life would be better off without their parents, and In some cases that could be the case, but God created parents with such an amazing purpose to raise their children to become world changers and history makers.

As a children's pastor I find it so sad when parents don't understand their significant role in their child's life. A child is like water that can be poured out. It can be poured out into the street where there are no walls or boundaries rendering it on the fun scale small, or that same amount of water is poured into a pool, which has walls and boundaries creating a fun and safe place for total blow out of fun scale. YA FOR PARENTS!!!

As Christian parents, one of the greatest gifts God gives to us is our children. When a child is born their spirit is like a lump of clay or wet cement. God places the responsibility for molding the clay and imprinting the concrete squarely in the parent's hands. There is no magic formula or wand to make your child want to obey and live a righteous life. However God states in Proverbs 22:6 and in Deuteronomy 11:19 that when we as parents train, instruct, mold and imprint according to His Word, our children will flourish and become everything God destined them to be.

Molding and shaping a child's life is not an easy task, but if done God's way, it will bless the child more than anything else in the world. Regardless of how difficult it may be at the time, the result is worth all the pain. Everyday new situations will arise to challenge your resolve but we must remember whatever He asks us to do, He gives us the grace, power, and perseverance to do it well.

Deuteronomy 11:19 states "you (parent) shall teach (God's Laws) to your children, speaking of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up." The City Church is here to support your child's number one pastor: you. Thankfully, along with the serverity of our responsibility, God wants us to have fun teaching and training our children in His way. Training our kids is not meant to be a once a month conversation at the dinner table. We need to take every opportunity we can throughout each day to impart God's truth. As you go through the "normal" routines each day, use these situations and activities to teach practical object lessons for your child.

By weaving God into the fabric of your everyday life you will solidify Christ's love in your child's spirit. (Proverbs 22:6). As the years go by, trust God to give you fresh, creative and fun ways to teach His truths to each child. Great truths will be imparted as you spend time laughing, crying, working and praying together. Using everyday life to teach God's truth is the method by which life's tender and memorable moments will be made (Deuteronomy 6:4-9).

Scriptures on Parenting

3 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. 4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth. 5 Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate. Psalm 127:3-5 (NKJV)
2 When you eat the labor of your hands, You shall be happy, and it shall be well with you. 3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine In the very heart of your house, Your children like olive plants All around your table. 4 Behold, thus shall the man be blessed Who fears the LORD. Psalm 128:2-4 (NKJV)
8 My child,[a] listen when your father corrects you. Don't neglect your mother's instruction. 9 What you learn from them will crown you with grace and be a chain of honor around your neck. 10 My child, if sinners entice you, turn your back on them! Proverbs 1:8-10
1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen carefully to my wise counsel. 2 Then you will show discernment, and your lips will express what you've learned. Proverbs 5:1-3 (NLT)
20 Sensible children bring joy to their father; Proverbs 15:20 (NLT)
23 Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment. 24 The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise.[a] 25 So give your father and mother joy! May she who gave you birth be happy. Proverbs 23:23-25 (NLT)
4 I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth. 3 John 1:4 (NLT)