July 8

“From a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation.” 2 Timothy 3:15

One way of leading children to the Lord is an effective “family altar.” In Genesis, the tent and the altar were closely associated. In other words, worship and the family are connected. This is why family prayer and Bible reading together are so indispensable today. Parents must lead their children in simplicity, not just praying for them but with them, and also teaching each child how to pray for himself.

In a family gathering, the children must be the first consideration. Family worship can be a failure because it is too long or too profound. The exposition must be on the children’s level, not that of the parents, who can worship and be taught in the church. Prayer with them must be in words and ideas they can understand. We must try to attract the children to Christ and let their response to him be spontaneous. Always let them feel they matter to God.