Go first emotionally
In a world overflowing with parenting tips, hacks, and endless scrolling, we often find ourselves with plenty of information but very little wisdom. This session explores what it looks like to move beyond the noise and "go first" to Scripture—not as a rigid instruction manual, but as a living compass that helps us find our way.
The speakers share honest stories of parenting transitions—from the anxiety of helping a child choose the right college to the abrupt shift of a son entering middle school. These moments remind us that while the Bible doesn't mention TikTok or cell phones, it offers something much deeper: a narrative where we can find ourselves and a God who goes before us. By prioritizing God's Word over the world's opinions, we move from trusting our own limited strength to resting in His eternal guidance.
- Wisdom Over Information – We aren't lacking parenting tips; we are lacking the divine wisdom found only in God’s Word.
- The "Word" Over the "World" – Instagram and technology offer techniques, but Scripture offers formation and a bigger story to live by.
- Model the Pursuit – Let your children see you with a physical Bible; they need to observe that you are a student of God’s truth, not just a consumer of digital news.
- A Lamp, Not a Map – Scripture is a lamp for our feet—it gives us enough light for the next step, reminding us that we aren't alone in the dark.
- Which of your habits are your children learning from?
- Where do you struggle most in your own faith?
- What one step will you take this week?
- The session notes that our kids don't know if we are looking at sports news or Scripture on our phones. How would it change the "spiritual atmosphere" of your home if your children saw you holding a physical Bible more often?
- When you face a parenting crisis, where is the first place you go for answers—Google, a friend, or the Word? What does that reveal about who you trust?
- Jethro (Moses' father-in-law) had to be patient and let Moses "fail" to grow. Is there an area in your child's life where you are trying to "pull the strings" instead of trusting God's timing?
- How can you commit to just five minutes a day in the Word this week, letting God’s "instruction" pour into you before you try to pour it out onto your kids?
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“Father, open my heart to lead my family with the faith I claim to hold. Give me courage to be honest about my own journey with you, and wisdom to show my children what it means to surrender everything to your care.”