There's Something in the Water
There is something in the water!
I have made that joke a few times over the last 2 years, to the point that I almost actually believed it. But really, why is it that there are so many babies being born? Is it a testament to how we are teaching on healthy marriages or what? Whatever the reason, we have the opportunity of a lifetime to seize in front of us! We have a huge push of young kids who need to be raised in the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord (Eph 6:4). For more on that check out the series we did last Spring here.
How do we seize this opportunity?
Understand that it is a big deal, each of these kids matter immensely. Time flies and we can easily squander that which we have been entrusted with.
It takes a village! Gun to my head, if you were to ask me what is the single biggest help to Branches Kids: I would love to see parents with older kids, empty nesters and retirees step up and come alongside young parents and our kids department. We know how difficult young parent years can be, how awesome would it be if we approached it as a village?
Date your spouse! The best gift you can give your kids is a great marriage. Pour into each other and pray with each other regularly!
Be an intentional parent! As a parent, you have been put in charge of your child. I know, duh! But seriously, think about what is influencing your child, are you as involved in their life as much as they NEED? Are you connected to the vine (Jn 15:5) that is the eternal source of hope and strength? - Need help with this? Regularly instill these three truths:
God loves you
You need Him
He has a purpose and a design for your life!
Let’s do this Branches!
In Christ,
Timmy
I have made that joke a few times over the last 2 years, to the point that I almost actually believed it. But really, why is it that there are so many babies being born? Is it a testament to how we are teaching on healthy marriages or what? Whatever the reason, we have the opportunity of a lifetime to seize in front of us! We have a huge push of young kids who need to be raised in the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord (Eph 6:4). For more on that check out the series we did last Spring here.
How do we seize this opportunity?
Understand that it is a big deal, each of these kids matter immensely. Time flies and we can easily squander that which we have been entrusted with.
It takes a village! Gun to my head, if you were to ask me what is the single biggest help to Branches Kids: I would love to see parents with older kids, empty nesters and retirees step up and come alongside young parents and our kids department. We know how difficult young parent years can be, how awesome would it be if we approached it as a village?
Date your spouse! The best gift you can give your kids is a great marriage. Pour into each other and pray with each other regularly!
Be an intentional parent! As a parent, you have been put in charge of your child. I know, duh! But seriously, think about what is influencing your child, are you as involved in their life as much as they NEED? Are you connected to the vine (Jn 15:5) that is the eternal source of hope and strength? - Need help with this? Regularly instill these three truths:
God loves you
You need Him
He has a purpose and a design for your life!
Let’s do this Branches!
In Christ,
Timmy