Influencing children is an essential aspect of parenting, as this can be a powerful way to instil values and principles. Here are some strategies to influence their lives positively along with relevant scripture:

1. LEAD BY EXAMPLE: Dear parent, your actions speak louder than words. Therefore, live your life in a way that your children can see and emulate.
   Be a role model. Children learn by observing their parents. Therefore demonstrate the qualities and behaviors you wish to instill in them.

Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Also (Matthew 5:16) Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

2. TEACH THROUGH STORIES: Share biblical stories and parables with your children, Discuss its teachings and help them know how to apply the lessons in their lives.

_Deuteronomy 6:6-7 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
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“( _2 Timothy 3:16 ) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

3. PRAY TOGETHER: Pray with your children regularly, both individually and as a family, inviting God’s presence and guidance into your lives. Also, teach them how to pray, and let them know the purpose of bringing their joys, issues, and requests before God daily. This will give you peace and help them in the future.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”

Matthew 19:14: But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

4. SHOW UNCONDITIONAL LOVE: Demonstrate love, acceptance, and forgiveness toward your children, just as our Heavenly Father loves us. Do not compare them or show favouritism among them.

1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

5. MEMORIZE THE SCRIPTURE: Encourage your children to memorize verses from the Bible that symbolize important principles and values. Also, connect the scriptural teachings to real-life situations.

” Psalms 119:11: Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

6. ENGAGE IN OPEN COMMUNICATION: Create an environment where your children feel comfortable expressing their thoughts. Listen attentively, show empathy, encourage them to ask you questions and be ready to provide guidance and wisdom when needed.

Read Proverbs 18:13: He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

7. PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND CORRECTION: As a parent, you need to offer loving guidance and correction when needed, using biblical principles as a basis to instil discipline and moral instruction.

Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

8. ENCOURAGE COMPASSION: Teach your children the importance of kindness and compassion as a family. Involve them in community service projects and encourage unity among them.

According to 1 Peter 4:10 1: As every man hath received the gift, even s,o minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

And lastly, Give your children quality education and be available when they need you.

Remember, as parents, your ultimate trust and reliance on raising and influencing our children should be in God. Seek His guidance and wisdom as you influence their lives. Furthermore, incorporating scriptural guidance into your parenting approach will help you to influence them in ways that nurture their spiritual growth, moral development, and relationship with God.

Written and illustrated by Edokpayi Omolola. F

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A Day of Thick Darkness
A Day of Gloominess
A Day of Clouds
A Day of Calamity
A Day of Mourning
A Day of Destruction
A Day of No Escape for the Wicked

So, make an alarm and tell others that there is a Day of the Lord. Let everyone tremble because the Day of the LORD is at hand (Joel 2:1-12, 30-31).

A Day of Earthquakes, but the LORD will be the hope of His people and the strength of the children of Israel (Joel 3: 14-16).

A Day of Stumbling for the proud and all those who do wickedly.
A Day of Burning, where neither root nor branch will be left.
But unto you who fear the LORD, your name shall be saved (Malachi 4:1-2).

Turn back to the Lord and repent. The Day of the Lord is around the corner. It’s at hand, so be alert. Let us not be caught unprepared in Jesus’ name.

Question: When is the Day of the Lord? Will it occur before or after the Rapture has taken place?

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Fathers are often seen as the breadwinners and providers in the family, however, their role goes beyond just being a provider.

What are the other things a father can do?

1. DECISION MAKING: They should play an important role in the upbringing and education of their children, involved in making decisions regarding their children’s education and well-being.
2. INSTILLING DISCIPLINE AND MORAL VALUES: They should teach their children the principle of right and wrong and help shape their character.
3. They are expected to be involved in their children’s social and emotional development, spending quality time with them, engaging in activities, playing games, and providing emotional support.
4. BE A ROLE MODEL: They must be a role model to their children, teaching them about responsibility, respect, and hard work.
5. They should also play a significant role in the spiritual development of their children by leading the family in religious activities, such as praying together or attending religious services. Also, they must strive to pass down their faith and beliefs to their children, ensuring they have a strong spiritual foundation.

In conclusion, fathers are essential members of the family unit. They are not only providers but also play vital roles in the education, discipline, emotional support, and spiritual development of their children.

What happens when you neglect your role as a father? Another person will fill the vacuum.

Then who else can be a father?

Written by Omolola Funmilayo Edokpayi

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Recently, I have been glancing at many write-ups about neglecting, forsaking, and moving away from those who hurt us; we repost these articles on our statuses like perfect beings who have not provoked God and man. Some of us preach more hatred than love and unforgiveness than mercy. Then I thought of this; if God decided to abandon us just because of a mistake, without sending someone to correct us, many of us will not be alive to tell the story of God’s mercies.
We tend to write about people’s mistakes more than their good deeds and hold unto those mistakes as their true character. I know to be http://consistent in love is challenging when our feeling is being hurt, or when we are neglected by someone we love. But God is saying that love is the ultimate no matter what we are confronted with. Jesus pleaded with His Father to forgive those who nailed Him to the cross. He exhibited love after He was bruised, chastised, and wounded. Can we do that?
Another question is: after walking away from those who hurt us, what are our thoughts towards them?
Sometimes we pray that they should regret or suffer their deeds. God never wants us to regret but to repent http://2 peter. 3:9

I believe none of us reading this article will like anyone to hold onto our mistakes.
God is love and you cannot embrace love outside Him neither can you seek the best for others without Him because He is the originator of love (1John 4:7).https://artpreachiate.com/2021/04/06/quotes-on-love-series-1/

By Omolola Funmilayo Osasere.

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To be consistent is to make a regular practice of something until it becomes a habit. We need to be consistent about some things not because our flesh enjoys doing them but because they are core ingredients for our walk in life. These things are what we are examining now.

1. YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD:

Relationships are very crucial, no man on earth can live in isolation. And our relationship with God is very fundamental to having a successful relationship with a man. If something goes wrong between you and God, something will go wrong between you and your neighbour. Why is this so? We came from God, we take from Him, we were made in His image, we cannot live independently from Him. If we don’t want our lives to be like that of a fish that tries to survive outside water, we need to keep a relationship with God. Jesus tells us in John 15:5 that without Him, we can do nothing; (For better understanding, John 15: 1-7). Also, Proverbs 3:5 admonishes us that we should not be wise in our understanding but that we should acknowledge God in all our ways. The more we relate with God through prayers and the study of His Word, the more we trust in Him, the clearer we hear Him, and the better we become in our endeavours

2. IN THANKSGIVING.

God wants us to be grateful for every gift and benefit we have received from Him. God sees an ungrateful person as one who is proud and according to His word, He resists the proud and gives grace to the humble. I can confidently say that the primary reason God made man is for man to use his life to praise Him. Revelation 4:11 says that all things God created are for His pleasure. Let’s look at it this way, that dream you are pursuing and unhappy that it is yet to be actualized, that achievement or level you feel you should have attained, if there is no breath in you, I know you can’t be thinking of all this. Therefore, the air we are breathing is enough reason to give thanks to God because it is freely given by Him. According to 1Thessalonians 5:18, we can also say that it is the will of God to give thanks in everything, that is, both in good and bad times.

3. IN PRAYERS.

To walk on Earth unhurt, we need to keep the fire of our prayer life burning. Even Jesus, when He was on Earth, He submitted Himself to consistent prayers to His father. A prayerful person is a powerful person therefore, a consistently prayerful person is a consistently powerful person. We can pray about everything. There are no rules for prayer. We communicate with God when we pray; we talk to him and he talks back to us. He constantly wants to hear our voice because we are His children and the works of His hands. 1Thessalonians 5:17 asks us to pray without ceasing. Philippians 4:6 urges us not to be anxious about anything but to pray about everything. We stay alert when we pray always (Ephesians 6:18).

4. IN THE WILL OF GOD:

God’s word is God’s will. Anything outside His word is not His will. Thus, we need to develop a devoted life of studying His word to maintain a close relationship with Him and do His will. This will help us to overcome distractions that may want to steal our minds away from walking in God’s will. Also, it is only in God’s will can we gradually unravel and fulfill His plan for us as individuals. We will not be walking in our manmade desire, which ends in futility but in His will for us as our maker.

5. EVERY GOOD WORK:

As children of God, we are expected to produce good fruits like our father. Everything about God is good, so, we cannot claim to live a life that speaks otherwise. Our very existence must exhibit the good nature of God. People cannot see God but they see us that claim to be His children. Even when our good life or work is not being appreciated, we should not grow tired because our reward is not with man but with God (Ephesians 6:9). We need to always show love, concern, forgiveness, support to everyone around us. One of the best ways to show love is to tell someone else that Jesus loves them; to evangelize. The greatest love any man can receive is the love of God that is ultimately shown through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to Mark 16:15 and Matthew 5:16, God calls us the light of the world and the good work He expects from us is to preach the gospel. We will be hindering the world from receiving His light if we fail to preach.

The year is still young. I am encouraging you today to make a lifestyle of the habits discussed, only then can you be said to be consistent and you will get good results. If you have not started, it’s not too late to start and if you are already doing any of them, you can do more. Do not forget to include consistency in your New Year resolution https://artpreachiate.com/2020/12/31/what-to-do-about-your-new-years-resolution/

No one can claim to have arrived but we will keep taking those steps to positive growth, one day at a time. God bless you for taking your time to read.

By Joyce Miller.

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