THE TRUST CALLED PARENTING BY OLUWABUSAYO ADEBOWALE... PART 1

Children are The Lord's Heritage, and Parenting is a trust. The Lord seeks partnership in raising a Godly seed unto Him. If this is your desire, whether you are single or married, it is the will of God. Also, know that God has supplied grace already. Partner with His grace.

Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Luke 18:15-16 NKJV

I know we like to see what the disciples did wrong, but have you "enabled" your children to come to Him? Have you created the avenues for your children or the children around you, or are you still saying they are just children?

There's much to share, but let me share some ways you can bring the children to Jesus;

1. IT STARTS WITH YOU

You can't give what you don’t have. Do you have a relationship with The Lord? Are you Journeying with Him? Allow Him to work in you and heal your soul from past hurts. Let Him work on your heart so you are yielded to Him. You have to have a track record with the Lord yourself else this venture will frustrate you. Is it possible to give directions to a place you’ve never been to before?

2. SEEK GOD TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR CHILD

Personally, there are some things He said before each child was born, and we have kept them, but every year before or around their birthdays, I start asking what the year will look like and what we are to do. Beyond these, frequently seek Him to know how the child should be raised and if you are still in sync. There are times I have missed it and it's in the place of seeking God tells me and shows me how to get back on track. Seek Him, please. Ask Him questions. What is the Child's consecration? What is in Heaven’s calendar for the child? Only the Owner can deliver unto us the manual. Proverbs 22:6 is our instruction, but how do we know that way if we don't ask God? Pastor Isi once said, "What business has Samson in a school of etiquette?" It blessed me greatly. Jesus had to learn obedience... it was what He needed to fulfill what was written in Heaven’s book about Him. Hebrews 5:8. What does your child need to learn to fulfill their divine purpose? Ask God about their unique paths. Judges 13:8. Samson's parents asked else they'd have missed it. Forget this: "That's how our parents raised us, and we turned out fine people say"... Is that how their Heavenly Father wants them raised? On this journey, you need to be open and allow God to teach you. In fact, you can't raise all your children the same way because each child is unique. Do you see that we need serious help ba?

In a world where everyone is following what's trending...BE CAREFUL NOT TO TRUNCATE THE DESTINY OF YOUR CHILD by a wrong decision. In this season of Japa, lean in to hear God. Don't sacrifice the children for economic benefits. The safest place to be is the center of God's will, and it is location-sensitive. Even if it's a desert, God will make rivers in there for you! Naomi and her family relocated because of bread and lost her children and family. The parents of Jesus relocated to preserve the destiny of the child. Isaac wanted to relocate like His Father, but God said No, and in the midst of famine, God increased Him greatly! Ask God o!!! Beyond relocation, this also is valid for the school to enroll them in... Please don't follow the bandwagon or allow your desires to lead you. Be led by The Spirit of God. It is summer holiday time, and you already have plans, but is it in sync with Heaven? I know you want them to learn coding, animations, and international languages...but is that what God wants? What if He wants you to keep the child home to study and meditate on the word of God? What if He just wants the child home to sleep? What if you want them to travel to your relatives or parents' place for the holiday, but he doesn't? What if He isn't endorsing that summer camp? What if He isn't in support of that sleepover? What if He wants you to homeschool? What if you want to change your child's school, but He isn't in support of it? What if??? Do you know His Counsel per time for your child? My people, I am learning to commit it all to God. Please let's ask Him and not assume we know.

TO BE CONTINUED….