Jan Harthan: Great instruction for our kids

Monday, July 14, 2008

Great instruction for our kids

We must persevere in teaching our children what is right. We must strengthen them so they can stand against the continual negative influences around them. These words from the Apostle Paul are great for our ki

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"God has a good plan for your life. We are asking God to help you know his plan. We want you to be close to God. Then you will know what he wants you to do. We are asking God to help you think right. Then you will always do what is right. Then you will make God happy. Then you will do good things. Then you will be kind to others. Then you will keep on knowing God better and better. God is super strong. We are asking him to make you strong too. You will have problems. Bad things will happen. But you need to keep on trusting in God. He can make you strong. Then you can keep on going. Then you will not give up. Then you will be patient. I want you to be happy. I want you to have a happy heart. Always tell God 'thank you'" (Colossians 1:7-12a, The B-I-B-L-E).

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