The Role of Parents in Spiritual Growth

The Role of Parents in Spiritual Growth 

Bible Verse: “Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6

Exhortation (What, Why, How):

What:
Parents are the first pastors, teachers, and role models their children will ever know. God has placed on them the sacred duty to nurture their children’s spiritual growth.

Why:
If parents fail to build their children spiritually, the world will train them in its ways. Children are like fresh soil—whatever seed is planted will grow. When parents guide them in the ways of God, they are laying foundations that will stand for generations.

How:

• Teach God’s Word daily – Deuteronomy 6:6–7 commands parents to teach the Word diligently.
• Lead by example – Children learn more from what you do than from what you say.
• Establish family altar – Prayer and worship should be consistent in the home.
• Encourage church participation – Bring children to fellowship and let them serve in God’s house.
• Discipline with love – Correct with wisdom, not anger, showing God’s love in correction.

God’s Expectation:

God expects parents to raise godly seed (Malachi 2:15), not just children. He desires homes that produce sons and daughters who know Him, walk in His ways, and impact the world for Christ.

Prayer Points:

1. Lord, help me fulfill my responsibility as a parent in raising godly children.
2. Father, give me wisdom and patience to guide my children in Your ways.
3. Lord, remove every distraction that makes me neglect my children’s spiritual growth.
4. Father, let my life be an example of godliness to my family.
5. Lord, empower me to establish and maintain a strong family altar.
6. Every satanic agenda against my children’s destiny, scatter in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, make my children lovers of Your Word and prayer.
8. Lord, let my family serve You wholeheartedly from generation to generation.