Temptation is a common struggle for many Christians. It can come in various forms, such as lust, greed, pride, anger, envy, or gluttony. Temptation can make us feel guilty, ashamed, or unworthy of God’s love and grace. But temptation is not a sin in itself. It is only a test of our faith and obedience to God.

The Bible tells us that God does not tempt anyone, but He allows us to be tempted by the devil, who is the enemy of our souls. The devil wants to lure us away from God and His will for our lives. He wants to destroy our relationship with God and our witness to others. He wants to make us doubt God’s goodness and power.

But God is faithful and He will not let us be tempted beyond what we can bear. He will also provide a way out so that we can endure it. The way out is prayer. Prayer is our lifeline to God. Prayer is our weapon against the devil. Prayer is our source of strength and wisdom.

Prayer can help us beat the temptation in several ways:

• Prayer can remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. When we pray, we acknowledge God’s sovereignty, holiness, love, and grace. We also affirm our identity as His children, redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. We remember that we belong to Him and that He has a good plan for our lives.
• Prayer can help us resist the devil and his lies. When we pray, we submit ourselves to God and resist the devil, and he will flee from us. We also expose the devil’s schemes and refute his accusations with the truth of God’s Word. We declare that we are more than conquerors through Christ who loves us.
• Prayer can help us receive God’s forgiveness and cleansing. When we pray, we confess our sins and repent of them. We ask God to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. We also receive His mercy and grace to help us in our time of need.
• Prayer can help us renew our minds and transform our hearts. When we pray, we meditate on God’s Word and His promises. We also ask Him to fill us with His Holy Spirit and His fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. We also ask Him to give us a new heart and a new spirit that desires to please Him.
• Prayer can help us seek God’s will and direction. When we pray, we align ourselves with God’s purposes and plans. We also ask Him to guide us and lead us in His paths of righteousness. We also seek His wisdom and discernment to make godly decisions.

Prayer is not a one-time event, but a continuous practice. We should pray without ceasing, in every situation and circumstance. We should pray before we face temptation, during temptation, and after temptation. We should pray for ourselves and for others who are struggling with temptation.

Prayer is not a magic formula or a quick fix, but a relationship with God. Prayer is not about getting what we want, but about trusting God’s will and timing. Prayer is not about changing God’s mind, but about changing ours.

Prayer is the key to beating the temptation with God’s help. Let us pray fervently and faithfully, knowing that He who began a good work in us will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

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When were you introduced to God? Were you a toddler, child, teen, or adult? Do you have a close relationship with Him? Better yet, do your children?

When do you think children should be introduced to their heavenly Father and by whom? Do you believe a child should be allowed to chose if they want to follow Christ?

God blessed us and entrusted us with our children. It is our responsibility to instruct them in who God is and how we are to live our lives to ensure we reunite with Him and all our loved ones.

It is our duty, and an honor to raise our children to know, understand, and trust our loving and faithful LORD.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Matthew 19:14 NIV

If we don’t teach our children to follow God, the world will teach them not to.
Parents can sometimes get caught up in life. I get it. We get tired of arguing with our kids and sometimes giving in and not having them attend mass nor Bible classes is more comfortable, but we must persevere with what is truly important and in their best interest.

After all, we are talking about their soul.

Athletic, artistic, or academic successes are esteemed highly and are driven into our children from an early age. They become non-negotiables. What is vital to the parent becomes essential to the child, even if not right away.

So, it is of utmost importance that we also prioritize God in our list of non-negotiable, crucial lessons in raising children.

Here are Six Ways to Raise Christian Children.

Talk to them about God and His role in your life

Be honest, children will appreciate it and learn from it. Who is God to you? Do you talk to Him? When? About what? Do you want to get closer to Him? How will you do this? Can you do this together as a family?

Share your prayers with them- Did you pray for children?

Let them know your prayers to God and how faithfully He blessed you with them. Share your prayers for others- your friends, family, the sick, homeless, suicidal, depressed, addicted, dying, etc. This will help your children understand how we are to pray for others. You are their role model. There is no one way to pray. No right or wrong; talk to God. Tell him what is in your heart.

Pray with your children

Be specific and persistent. Pray at night as you tuck them in. Have them pray- it’s beautiful to hear what they have to say. Pray at meals. Let them listen to you be thankful for all that He provides. This will reinforce the fact that everything we have comes from God. Pray out loud when you get good news or when things go well. Pray out loud for situations or for people that could use His merciful hand. A good rule to follow is to always give thanks, pray for others, and pray for your self. Finish by giving it to Him and acknowledging that His will, will be done.

Attend Mass and Enroll in Bible Studies

It is crucial to continue to fuel on spiritual food (God’s living word). The more one immerses in the Word, the more the spiritual soul grows and develops. It is vital that you and your children attend mass and enroll in catechesis. Never stop seeking, learning, and applying God’s living Word. It is the essence of our purpose and existence.

Read the Bible and Other Christian Materials with your Children

With little ones, you can read Bible stories with pictures like “The Jesus Storybook Bible” and Christian stories, such as “When God Made You,” “I prayed for You” and so many others like these. I may be a little bias here, but the book I published, “Our Purpose” would be a great book to read with your children. Check out Amazon or Barnes and Noble for great reviews and ideas. Don’t forget your tweens. Kids are never too old to be read to or to read with. As you tuck them into bed discuss great Godly material such as, “You’re God’s Girl! A Devotional for Tweens, the Bible, or magazines, or any other Christian literature. This would be a great way to spend time together and have spiritual conversations to drive God’s message.

View Christian Movies and Follow Christian Influencers

Make it a priority to fill your child’s mind, heart, and soul with good nurtured messages. In a technological world, social media prevails. Have your kids find Christian YouTubers to follow. Social media is a powerful tool; adults should encourage children to use it wisely and for the good of oneself.
Have the leading role in preparing your child for a life with God. Yes, indeed raising Christian children in today’s world is a challenge, but it is critical. God will equip you, call on Him.

Source:www.lovingwithallmyheartandsoul.com

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