Date: Sunday, 10th December, 2023
Text: Malachi 2:13-16
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
One thing God expects from your marriage is a godly offspring, all things being equal. Malachi 2:15 says, “Has not the one God made you? You belong to him in body and spirit. And what does the one God seek? Godly offspring. So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful to the wife of your youth.”
Dysfunctional marriages will most likely produce dysfunctional children. A lot of such children joined bad company, get hooked on drugs, and become a burden to themselves and the society. A careful investigation into the lives of the many of such children would reveal that the problems they have is foundational, from the home.
When you allow Christ to reign in your home and you lead by examples, your children will follow suit. Action speaks louder than words. You are a model to your children whether you realize it or not. If you abuse your spouse or are domestically violent, you are sowing ungodly seeds in your children’s hearts which will yield negative harvest sooner or later.
Let your children grow and be nurtured in a loving, peaceful and joyous atmosphere. It will rub off on them and on their personalities. The opposite is also true.
Some parents think once they are able to provide for their children’s financial, educational and material needs they have done well. What about your children’s spiritual, mental and emotional needs? You need to be available for them. Give them attention. Don’t abandon them in the hands of nannies and domestic helpers. Maintain an open door policy; be friendly and let them be free to express themselves. Answer their questions from time to time. Hug them regularly and make them feel loved and connected to you.
You will not fail over your children in Jesus name.
Prayer Nugget: Father, I ask for the heart and wisdom to raise godly children in my marriage in Jesus name.