Ephesians 6:4. Paul warns fathers not to provoke their children to discouragement, but to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Proverbs 22:6. Training a child in the way he should go is a long, faithful investment; the promise is not speed but direction.
These words were written for homes under pressure. Nurture is not control; it is the steady, prayerful shaping of a child's heart toward Christ, even when the fruit is slow to come.
Lord, make me a parent who points my children to You. Give me patience when growth is slow and wisdom when the way is unclear.
Am I trying to control my child's heart, or am I nurturing it toward Christ?
This week, pray specifically for your child by name each morning, and speak one sincere word of blessing over them.
