Daily Devotional

It is bad enough that we destroy our own lives by our very own words and actions, but when we start speaking death into childrens lives, we need to stop and ponder about the words that proceed from our unruly tongues.

It never helps calling a child "stupid" or "idiot" or any other creative word that can be used when one is angry. It is a shame to think that a child could grow up thinking that his very own parents think that he is not good enough for this world. Truth is that one wrong word spoken by parents could ruin a child forever. And what's even worse is that that wrong word has repercussions on future generations.

But ... have you ever noticed how much more joy a child has when you speak positively into his life? Children do not care about money or nice clothes or driving in their parents fancy car. They would give all that up to hear their parents love them, encourage them and tell them, "My child, I am proud of you."

Children need to be loved. They need to be respected and they need to be uplifted. Jeremiah 29:11 says that God has a purpose and a plan for every child. He has a hope and a future for each child — even the child that mothers think of aborting. As a parent, your biggest responsibility is to raise your child in the ways of the Lord. You need to pray for your child and you need to speak life into your childs life.

If you are not prepared to do this, they will look for life in drugs, alcohol, sex and ungodly friends — anywhere where somebody is willing to make them feel like they are worth something.

"Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be. Doth a fountain send forth at the same place both sweet water and bitter?" I exhort you to confess positive thoughts and words into your children.