CHILD CARE RUDIMENTS by Pastor Mrs. Faith Oyedepo.
“Then he took the children into his arms and placed his hands on their heads and he blessed them.”
Mark 10:16 (TLB)

Children that are termed “stubborn”don’t behave the way they do because they chose to or they want to punish their parents;they sometimes do so because they lack the required love and care to make them understand the effect of their behaviour on others. We grow in stages, and in as much as an adult requires love to be sustained in this world, a child requires more love if he or she must stand tall amidst other negative calls to their development.

Some parents actually desire to show love and care to their children, but might not know how. This is why I have decided to share some care tips with you, drawing examples from Jesus’ method of showing care and love to the children that came around Him during His earthly ministry.

Understand that your children are mostly drawn by affection, and this can never be too much for them. One way people feel affection is through touch and your children are not exempted. So, you must learn to carry, hug and kiss them. Let them know that your love for them is not just in words, but actions also.
You should also bless them daily. Do not use curse words on them, rather bless their present and future in words and prayers. A wise man once said: “A torn jacket is soon mended, but hard words bruise the heart of a child.” So, be careful what you say to them.

You should sacrificially fend to their needs. No matter how little you have, you must not let them know that you are not capable of taking care of them. You could help them appreciate the much in your little, through your method of presentation. Most importantly, be sure that you are a good example to them at all times. Rather than nag, show them what to do by your positive examples. Remember always that children need love, especially when they don’t deserve it. You will not fail in this assignment in the name of Jesus Christ!

Remain Blessed!

EARLY MORNING DEW!

As i drove from early morning prayer hour in church this morning to drop my youngest son in school. The song that we sang in church before we departed was in my heart, you know the song 'OH  WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN, OH  WHEN THE  SAINTS GO MARCHING IN, LORD I WANT TO BE  IN  THE NUMBER WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN'.

We sing it another way in church like this ' OH WHEN THE SAINTS ARE BREAKING FORTH, OH WHEN THE SAINTS ARE BREAKING FORTH, LORD I WANT TO BE IN THE NUMBER WHEN THE SAINTS ARE BREAKING FORTH.


So as i was driving i changed the song to thus and my son joined in: OH WHEN MY CHILDREN ARE BREAKING FORTH, OH WHEN MY CHILDREN ARE BREAKING FORTH, LORD I WANT TO BE ALIVE TO SEE MY CHILDREN BREAKING FORTH !!!

I believe it was by the leading of the Holy spirit. Lets sing the song everyday and dance with our children as we do.

BUILDING BLOCKS by Pastor Mrs. Faith Oyedepo

“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:15

In today’s busy world, everyone seems to be in a hurry. Parents do all it takes to “make ends meet” and this, for the most part, neither allows them enough “talk-time” with their children nor an opportunity for fellowship with them. Before the children wake up in the morning, they’ve left for work and won’t return till they already are asleep. This therefore leaves these children in the hands of caregivers; more than they are with their parents. 

Many times, these caregivers end up being unhelpful in properly raising these children. This is because there is no way they can raise your children in the exact same way that you would, by yourself. Values differ and this is most evident in child raising. However, while it is not totally wrong to keep your children under the care of others, you can secure their destinies by first ensuring that they are adequately fed with good morals through God’s Word.

The reason why some children go astray is that they are not properly guided spiritually by their parents; so when left with others, they don’t know what is applicable and what’s not. Truth is: You are the primary beneficiary when your children are properly trained; especially in the fear of the Lord. This is because you will be restful, even when they are far away from you.

There is nothing worth more to your child than your time, loving words of advice and your physical presence with them. There is nothing like taking responsibility for their development today, because you will be rest assured of their future tomorrow. No one can take up this responsibility the way you would, so put your hands to work. You will not fail in the name of Jesus Christ!

Remain Blessed!