Raising Godly Boys Minute

Have you ever prayed over your son’s room?

Consider doing this the next time your son is at school or asleep.

Standing at your son’s bedroom door, pray Psalm 121:8: That the Lord will watch over his comings and his goings.

Then, walk over to his bedroom window, and pray Matthew 6:33- that your son will seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness.

By his bedside, pray Psalm 4:8- That your son will lie down and rest in peace, because the Lord alone makes him dwell in safety.

And standing in the middle of the room, pray Phillipians 4:6-7– that your son isn’t anxious about anything, but with prayer and petition, makes his requests known to God, so that the peace of Christ fills your son’s room and his heart.

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Has your son ever been afraid?

On a coastal night hike, the youngest boys in the group were scared when odd lights began flashing across the sky.  They grew more terrified as they hiked closer until they were directly underneath the lights!

Turning the corner, they were delighted to find the source of the mysterious lights was a lighthouse in the distance; the lighthouse beam reflected off a power line and appeared to shoot across the sky.

In life and on the trail, following experienced mentors and surrounding your son with other young men to keep him secure is a good plan for success, and a way to find the light at the end of the trail!

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What comes to mind when you hear the word reflector?

Maybe you think of a car’s taillight or those glittery objects that stick up in the center of the road. A reflector takes the light it receives and redirects it outward.

In the darkness of today’s culture, Christians have a responsibility to reflect the true light of the world. The question is, are you doing that?

Matthew 5:16 says, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

Be bold in reflecting Christ. As you demonstrate courage in sharing the Gospel, your son will take notice. Then, before you know it, he’ll want to be a reflector as well.

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Don’t forget to enjoy life with your son.

If you’re like many parents, you are very concerned with parenting your son well. You work hard to help him succeed in school and learn responsibility. You research the best discipline strategies for him. You pray for him to know the Lord.

Those things are excellent. But don’t forget to kick back and have fun with your boy, too.

Sit on the porch and play fetch with the dog together. Hop on bikes and find a new trail. Make ice cream sundaes. If your son is little, sit with him. Play trucks, color, or blow bubbles.

You may only have a few minutes. But those few minutes will fill your son’s love tank, and remind him that enjoying God’s blessings is an important part of life.

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Did you charge up your cell phone last night?

Mostly likely, you did. That meant plugging it into a power source so that electricity could recharge its battery. Each night, you probably recharge your phone so that it’s ready to be used throughout the next day.

As a parent, it’s vital that you also take time to rest and recharge. This could take the form of physical relaxation, emotional support, or spiritual refreshment. There are many ways to recharge your internal “batteries,” but the key is to figure out what works for you, and then take time to rest.

By plugging into God’s Word, you’ll receive a big boost of strength that will power you throughout the day.

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