It is natural for us as parents to desire great things for our children as they grow into adulthood. We lead and guide our children the way we think is best for them based on their physiques, their talents, their looks, and their personalities. But it is the Almighty God who molded and shaped our children in the mothers' wombs, who predetermined before the beginning of time His plan and purpose for their lives. It is God who has already planned in advanced what He desires of them for His holy purpose. But we as parents have leaned on our own understanding and not trusted in the Lord to bring to pass His desires.
Please follow this carefully. Every child that has accepted Jesus Christ as Lord has the Spirit of God dwelling inside of him. And the Spirit of God knows the mind of God. Now God said in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." (NKJV) If God has thoughts and plans for our children and the Holy Spirit of God knows the mind of God, who is it that can best reveal God's future plan for our children? Parents or the Holy Spirit?
1 Corinthians 2:9, 10 says, "But as it is written: 'Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.' But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God." I believe with all my heart that if our children ask the Lord His plan and purpose for their lives, God will answer. Not only will He answer, but He will begin transforming the hearts of our children that they will have a strong passion and desire for the purpose of God. And every move they make and every action they take will lead them closer to their destiny in Christ Jesus.
I challenge us as parents to sit down and seriously discuss with our children, who have accepted Jesus as Savior, God's plan and purpose for their lives. Encourage them to pray and sincerely ask God to reveal to them His plan and purpose for their lives. Teach them to listen. Discuss with them your testimony when you decided to pursue God's plan and purpose in your life instead of your own. And pray for the children as well that the Lord will make all things clear to the children that they won't waste time but understand what the will of the Lord is. Parents, this goes for us also. If you are uncertain your purpose, you can tap into the true source of the mind of God and start today living a more fulfilling life than ever before.
