For example, this morning as the migration begins and my children step out into bigger things. Therefore, we train them up and then release them into God’s hands! Firstly, I trust in the Lord with all my heart as I give them into His hands. Furthermore, my trust in God is confident and forever for I know He loves them so much! Similarly, I know that I can trust Him forever because He doesn’t change and He is love!
How to Train:
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger [do not exasperate them to the point of resentment with demands that are trivial or unreasonable or humiliating or abusive; nor by showing favoritism or indifference to any of them], but bring them up [tenderly, with lovingkindness] in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4
Today’s Verse of the Day:
Trust [confidently] in the LORD forever [He is your fortress, your shield, your banner], For the LORD GOD is an everlasting Rock [the Rock of Ages].
Isaiah 26:4 AMP
What to train them:
Firstly, let’s be the dads who trust God with all of our confidence, not just for a moment but forever! Secondly, let’s be the dads who trust God as our fortress, shield, and banner! Finally, let’s be the dads who trust God because He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow and is our everlasting Rock, the Rock of Ages!
How can we be the dads who are training our kids to trust God with all their hearts, minds, soul, and strength using today’s verse of the day?
Applications of Isaiah 26:4 for dads to train their learn kids to trust God with all their hearts, minds, soul, and strength:
- Model Trust: Dads should strive to model a strong and unwavering trust in God. Children often learn by observing their parents’ behavior, so demonstrating trust in difficult situations can have a powerful impact.
- Share Personal Stories: Share stories from your own life where you have experienced God’s faithfulness and the importance of trusting Him. These personal anecdotes can help children understand the practical application of trust in God.
- Teach Biblical Truths: Regularly engage in Bible study with your children, focusing on passages that highlight God’s faithfulness and the importance of trusting Him. Isaiah 26:4 can be studied and discussed in depth.
- Encourage Prayer: Teach your children to communicate with God through prayer. Encourage them to express their concerns, fears, and hopes to God and witness how He answers their prayers.
- Foster a Relationship with God: Help your children cultivate a personal relationship with God. Encourage them to spend time in prayer, reading the Bible, and worshiping God. Show them how faith in God brings joy and fulfillment.
- Discuss God’s Promises: Explore the promises of God found in the Bible and discuss their significance. Help your children understand that God’s promises are trustworthy and that they can rely on Him in every situation.
- Emphasize God’s Sovereignty: Teach your children that God is in control of all things. Discuss how God’s sovereignty brings comfort and reassurance, even in challenging times. Remind them that they can trust in His perfect plan.
- Encourage Open Communication: Create an environment where your children feel comfortable discussing their doubts, fears, and questions about faith. Be open to their inquiries and provide thoughtful responses, always pointing them back to God’s truth.
- Demonstrate Trust in Challenging Circumstances: Show your children how to trust God in difficult situations. Explain how you rely on Him during challenging times and encourage them to do the same. Help them understand that trusting God doesn’t mean life will be without difficulties, but that He will guide and support them through them.
- Celebrate God’s Faithfulness: Regularly recount and celebrate the ways in which God has been faithful to your family. Highlight answered prayers, moments of provision, and instances where trust in God has led to positive outcomes. This will reinforce the importance of trust and encourage your children to continue relying on God.
