Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
God help my child to love Justice as You do and to act justly in all they do.
But the enacting of justice is in the Lord's hands.
Psalm 11:7, Micah 6:8
Mercy
May the children always be merciful, just as the Father is merciful.
Luke 6:36
Respect for self, others and authority
Father, grant that my children may show proper respect to everyone, as Your WORD commands.
1 Peter 2:17
Biblical Self Esteem
Help my children develop a strong self esteem that is rooted in the realization that they are God's workmanship. created in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2:10
Faithfulness
Let love and faithfulness never leave my children. but bind these virtues around their neck and write them on the tablet of their heart.
Proverbs 3:3
Something that I just thought of as I was typing these virtues is how important it is to read great literature to your loved ones when they re quite young. Start early teaching them. One of the best books I can think of is
Next time we will add
courage, purity, kindness, generosity, and peace-loving.
Blessings!!
Once again, Thank you, thank you, this series is so powerful.
ReplyDeleteI am always buying children's books, I will look for this one at HB.
Blessings,
Sue
Sue, I thank you for your kind comments. As I was doing this series, I was a bit fearful I was condemning, but I hope people see the need for guiding our children in their character and how very important it is. I really did not know where the Lord was taking me, but I do know how concerned I have been about what is happening in our nation not only with our youth, but families as well. I hope readers will receive it with the love .I feel in my heart.,
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