Parenting by the Spirit

I've recently been reading through a book by Kathie Walters called, "Parenting by the Spirit". Here are a few excerpts from that book and the significance that I believe it bears upon me / us.

This is very simple & profound here - "If children are going to learn to obey God's voice then they must first learn to obey yours."

"The Christian life is not difficult and boring. It is exciting and adventurous, because it is supernatural."

SO...

"Be simple, ask the Holy Spirit to show you how to return to your first love. Fall in love with Jesus again, and enjoy your relationship with Him."

This next quote is really well written and so true - I loved this quote from this book and plan to sow this truth on a regular basis into our children. The author states this during use of discipline, however this is just as much valuable during any season or walk of life with them I believe!

"When you have to discipline your children tell them constantly how much God loves them. Tell then He wants them to be saved and to know Jesus and tell them about the great plan that He has for their lives. Tell about the great annointing they will come into as they give their lives to Him. Let them know they were ordained by God, before the foundation of the world, they have a place that no one else in the whole world can fill. A great destiny, what a privilege, what a special person they are."

As I think more on this, it is key to teach our children, even at a very young age, that there is something more than the instant gratification of life. I don't believe it's impossible to start instilling these things within them either. More than anything for them to always hear of how much God loves them as I believe that will open doors within their hearts.

** A small disclaimer here, as with any book that I read, I do pull out the key things that speak to me the most (applicable to our current situation) and even as I was reading through this book, there were some things that I didn't necessarily agree with per say however the TRUTH that was still contained and lines up with the Word of God is still TRUTH. Enough said!