HOLINESS REVIVAL MOVEMENT WORLDWIDE (HOREMOW)

Daily Devotional by Pastor Paul Rika International Director

DATE: MONDAY 17 JANUARY

TOPIC: WISDOM REQUIRED FOR RAISING UP GODLY CHIDREN FOR JESUS

TEXT: PROVERBS 9:9-10

Key Verse: Matthew 12:36“But I say unto you, that every idle word that man speak, they shall give account thereof in the Day of Judgment”

Christian parents need to know the right thing to do at every point in time in child training. Not all corrections should involve the use of the cane: The child you want to punish should be made to know his/her offence so that the purpose will not be defeated.
A wise child may require only words of instruction and reprove to perfect his ways. When you have a wise child who perfects himself by a word of instruction, why must you embarrass him with beating and cause him psychological damage?
Do not make beating the only way of correction. Employ verbal counsel or rebuke. Sometimes you can arrange a meeting between your child and someone else let the person talk to your child about this thing on that issue. That is wisdom.
Love all your children. Do not create room for any of your children to feel he/she is not being loved as the others. It will gross insecurity and hatred. If for any reason you are giving something higher/better to one, explain your reason for doing so.
Sacrifice for the children: If there is no money tell them so, they will understand. Avoid harsh scaring statement on your children.Do not use evil word on your child.
Proverbs 18:21 “death and life are in the power of the tongue.”
That child you are cursing will be good and wonderful tomorrow. Pray, bless and do not curse. Every idle word you speak shall be judged.Learn to talk and play with your children. You will make the best out of them. It will make them share their burden with you. Don’t let them fear Satan and fear you too, is that okay?
Encourage them to pray everywhere. Jonah prayed inside fish’s belly and God answered him. By prayer Hannah changed her barrenness to fruitfulnessGive them assignment on the word of God and ensure they participate in daily devotion.
Proverbs 9:9-10
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Thought for the day: Discipline the children with love and in righteousness, not in anger.

Song for the day: Lord teach me Your way, I want to know Your way
Bible reading for the day: Genesis 41; Matthew 13:1-32