"Then he said to them, 'Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.'” -Luke 9:48 (NIV)
Many of us have special children in our lives, whether our own children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, students, neighbors, friends, and so on. When we think about these children, we want what is best for each of them now and into the future. One way we can guide them is by welcoming and mentoring them in the name of Jesus!
As children grow and develop, they need someone to be there to guide them. As a church family, we can be ready to welcome all children in Jesus' name and then be mentors or role models for them. Our influence can also extend beyond the church. By living Godly lives and interacting in positive ways with children in the community, we can be mentors and role models. Even if we find ourselves in situations where we can't openly talk about the Bible or God, we can let our actions be examples and allow God to speak through those actions.
Welcome and mentor the children around you as a way to welcome God into your life!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for the opportunities You give me to interact with children. Please allow my actions to show Your love and continue to work through me for Your glory. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
As children grow and develop, they need someone to be there to guide them. As a church family, we can be ready to welcome all children in Jesus' name and then be mentors or role models for them. Our influence can also extend beyond the church. By living Godly lives and interacting in positive ways with children in the community, we can be mentors and role models. Even if we find ourselves in situations where we can't openly talk about the Bible or God, we can let our actions be examples and allow God to speak through those actions.
Welcome and mentor the children around you as a way to welcome God into your life!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for the opportunities You give me to interact with children. Please allow my actions to show Your love and continue to work through me for Your glory. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
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