When Your Children Ask Why....

There was a time long ago when children would come to their parents and ask
the question that all parents seemed to dread hearing. "Mommy and Daddy,
where did I come from?" The younger the child, chances are they just wanted
to know a destination and not a lesson in sex. As Christians, it is still
important to us that questions like that be answered at home. The answer is
simple...God is our creator. Another question that arises in a child's mind
is, "Why am I here?" I wonder just how many parents have the answer to that
question? Today, most adults don't have a clue as to why we are here. If
you will take a few minutes out of your busy day and read the Word, you will
find the answers to these questions and many more. When your child asks you
a question, get in the habit of telling them that you need to go to God's
instruction manual and find the answer for them. They will follow in your
footsteps as they grow up.

One of my favorite scriptures is a word from God. He says, "For I know the
thoughts and plans that I have for you, thoughts and plans for welfare and
peace and not of evil, to give you hope in your final outcome." Jer 29:11
(KJV) Once you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit can
release your giftings and you can then enter the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth
and bring others to the knowledge of and the salvation of Christ.

Always encourage your children to seek answers in the Bible. And let them
know that in time, God will let them know what they are here to do. The
most important thing for all of us to do is to lead others to Christ. The
Bible is the greatest gift you can give your child. Don't just set yours on
the coffee table...pick it up and read it. I guarantee that you will never
be at a loss of words when your children ask "why?"...Patti