God's Guidance in Parenting: 15 Scripture Verses for Raising Godly Children
Parenting is a sacred responsibility bestowed upon us by God. It is a privilege to raise children who will grow up to be godly individuals, reflecting the love and teachings of Jesus Christ. As Christian parents, we look to the Scriptures for guidance on how to navigate this journey of parenting with wisdom and grace. Here are 15 Scripture verses that will inspire and guide you in raising your children in the ways of the Lord.
Proverbs 22:6 - "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Just as a gardener tends to a delicate plant, we must nurture and teach our children in the ways of God, knowing that this foundation will stay with them throughout their lives.
Exodus 20:12 - "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." By modeling respect and honoring our own parents, we teach our children the importance of honoring authority, including God's authority.
Proverbs 13:24 - "Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them." Discipline is an expression of love, guiding our children towards righteousness and teaching them the consequences of their actions.
Ephesians 6:4 - "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." It is our responsibility to provide a nurturing environment where our children feel loved and supported, while also imparting the wisdom of God's teachings.
Psalm 127:3 - "Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him." Our children are a gift from God, and it is our duty to cherish and treasure them. Let us remember to thank God daily for the privilege of being parents.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 - "These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." Integrate God's word into every aspect of your children's lives, making it a constant presence in their hearts and minds.
Matthew 5:16 - "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Be a living example of Christ's love and teachings for your children to follow. Show them how to live a life that brings glory to God.
Proverbs 29:17 - "Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire." Discipline helps shape our children's character and prepares them for a life of purpose and fulfillment. It is an investment in their future.
Luke 6:31 - "Do to others as you would have them do to you." Teach your children the importance of treating others with kindness, respect, and love. Encourage them to live out the golden rule in their interactions with others.
Matthew 19:14 - "Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'" Jesus valued children and their innocence. Let us create an environment where our children can encounter and experience the love of Jesus.
Proverbs 17:6 - "Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children." As parents, we have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy of faith for generations to come. Let us strive to be worthy of the pride and honor our children feel for us.
Colossians 3:21 - "Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged." Our words and actions have a profound impact on our children's emotional well-being. Speak words of encouragement, love, and affirmation, uplifting their spirits and nurturing their self-worth.
Deuteronomy 4:9 - "Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them." Share your personal experiences of God's faithfulness and grace with your children. Let them witness the transformative power of God in your own life.
Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Teach your children the value of trusting in God's guidance and surrendering their lives to His will. Help them understand that true wisdom comes from seeking His direction.
Psalm 103:17-18 - "But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children - with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts." Remind your children of God's unfailing love and faithfulness. Encourage them to live a life that honors God, knowing that His blessings will extend to future generations.
🌟 As parents, let us embark on this incredible journey of raising godly children with joyful hearts and a steadfast commitment to God's guidance. May His word be the lamp unto our feet, and His teachings illuminate our path every step of the way. May the Lord bless you abundantly as you pour your love and wisdom into your precious children. 🙏🌈
Mjaka (Guest) on September 4, 2019
Faith is the light that guides you through darkness. – Unknown
Anthony Kariuki (Guest) on August 20, 2019
God is good, all the time!
Mjaka (Guest) on July 29, 2019
Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right. – Max Lucado
Martin Otieno (Guest) on July 29, 2019
Feed your faith and your fears will starve to death. – Anonymous
Grace Majaliwa (Guest) on July 29, 2019
Walk by faith, not by sight
Miriam Mchome (Guest) on July 14, 2019
Romans 14:10-12 – "You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. It is written: 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.' So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God."
Elizabeth Mtei (Guest) on July 11, 2019
Faith is not something you have to muster up, it’s something God gives you. – Ephesians 2:8
Edward Chepkoech (Guest) on July 6, 2019
Faith is seeing God’s light in the midst of the darkest storm. – Unknown
Stephen Kikwete (Guest) on July 4, 2019
2 Corinthians 5:16-20 – "So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God."
Ramadhan (Guest) on July 3, 2019
For I have redeemed you, I have called you by name, you are mine. – Isaiah 43:1
Nasra (Guest) on June 30, 2019
James 1:2-4 – "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
Chum (Guest) on June 27, 2019
God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile. – Max Lucado
Mary Njeri (Guest) on June 15, 2019
Hebrews 10:19-22 – "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water."
Jabir (Guest) on June 4, 2019
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. – Ephesians 1:7
Salima (Guest) on May 31, 2019
When your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. – James 1:3
Esther Nyambura (Guest) on May 28, 2019
Exactly what I needed today! 🌟 This quote resonates so deeply with what I’m going through right now. It’s amazing how a few simple words can carry so much wisdom and relevance. Truly, it feels like this quote was handpicked for me, as it speaks to the challenges and emotions I’ve been facing lately. Thank you so much for sharing this—it’s given me the push I needed to keep going and remain hopeful!
Monica Nyalandu (Guest) on May 21, 2019
Faith is the courage to face uncertainty with the assurance that God is in control. – Unknown
Jamila (Guest) on May 19, 2019
This quote is a game-changer! 🔥
Patrick Akech (Guest) on May 15, 2019
John 15:5-8 – "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."
Mazrui (Guest) on May 9, 2019
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen. – Revelation 22:21
Catherine Naliaka (Guest) on May 9, 2019
Faith is like Wi-Fi, it’s invisible but it has the power to connect you to what you need. – Unknown
Mwakisu (Guest) on May 8, 2019
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. – Philippians 4:6
Jabir (Guest) on May 1, 2019
Matthew 6:19-21 – "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Sarah Karani (Guest) on April 30, 2019
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:7
Alice Mrema (Guest) on April 25, 2019
This quote makes me reflect on my life decisions. Amazing how words can be so powerful.
Joyce Nkya (Guest) on April 19, 2019
Faith is not knowing what the future holds, but knowing who holds the future. – Unknown
Joyce Aoko (Guest) on April 13, 2019
Inspiring words, I’m sharing this!
Nancy Kawawa (Guest) on April 5, 2019
Inspiring words, I’m sharing this! 🔗
Mwajabu (Guest) on April 2, 2019
Galatians 6:7-9 – "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
Frank Sokoine (Guest) on April 1, 2019
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. – 1 Chronicles 16:34
Nuru (Guest) on March 31, 2019
I needed this reminder today.
Peter Mugendi (Guest) on March 27, 2019
Praise the Lord!
Mwanakhamis (Guest) on March 23, 2019
1 Peter 1:3-5 – "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time."
Michael Onyango (Guest) on March 18, 2019
Amazing how a few words can make such a big difference in perspective.
Philip Nyaga (Guest) on March 12, 2019
2 Corinthians 4:7-10 – "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body."
Lucy Mushi (Guest) on March 12, 2019
Love the simplicity and wisdom here. 🌿
Nora Kidata (Guest) on March 5, 2019
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. – Hebrews 13:8
Bahati (Guest) on March 3, 2019
Ephesians 6:14-17 – "Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
Khamis (Guest) on February 24, 2019
God is too wise to be mistaken. God is too good to be unkind. So when you don’t understand, when you don’t see His plan, when you can’t trace His hand, trust His heart. – Charles Spurgeon
Sarafina (Guest) on February 24, 2019
This is exactly the kind of positivity the world needs right now!
Shani (Guest) on February 23, 2019
Romans 12:9-13 – "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality."
Wande (Guest) on February 17, 2019
Hebrews 4:14-16 – "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."
Rose Waithera (Guest) on February 16, 2019
A perfect boost for today. 🚀
David Ochieng (Guest) on February 14, 2019
God timing is perfect
Victor Kimario (Guest) on February 11, 2019
Such a powerful message! 💪
Elizabeth Malima (Guest) on February 6, 2019
This one really hit home. I’m going to share it with my friends.
Peter Mbise (Guest) on February 6, 2019
Praying for you 🙏
Hamida (Guest) on February 3, 2019
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. – Matthew 6:21
Joseph Mallya (Guest) on January 31, 2019
Romans 14:7-9 – "For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living."
David Musyoka (Guest) on January 27, 2019
Blessings to you and your family.
Habiba (Guest) on January 18, 2019
If God is for us, who can be against us? – Romans 8:31
Mary Kendi (Guest) on January 15, 2019
Keep the faith!
Zakaria (Guest) on January 9, 2019
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. – James 1:6
Jamal (Guest) on January 7, 2019
Galatians 3:26-28 – "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
Ramadhan (Guest) on December 29, 2018
Faith is the art of holding on to things in spite of your changing moods and circumstances. – C.S. Lewis
Maulid (Guest) on December 22, 2018
1 Corinthians 12:12-14 – "Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many."
Thomas Mwakalindile (Guest) on December 22, 2018
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words."
Esther Cheruiyot (Guest) on December 18, 2018
God is good, all the time!
Monica Adhiambo (Guest) on December 17, 2018
When you focus on God’s promises instead of the problems, your faith increases. – Joyce Meyer
David Chacha (Guest) on December 2, 2018
Hebrews 12:1-3 – "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."