So we as mothers, parents in general, we have a responsibility to steward our kids through this new web of lies that I don\u2019t think has ever existed before on this scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These new lies threaten to steal our children\u2019s souls. These new lies teach an anti-God agenda disguised as a progressive movement that seems to align more with love and inclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, with all that being said, of course I worry about my 2-year-olds salvation! I worry that once he gets in school he\u2019ll get swept up in the feel-goodness of it all, and think dear ole\u2019 mom and dad are old-fashioned, religious bigots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m constantly trying to think of ways to protect him from all the mess. But, the truth is we can\u2019t shield them forever. We can do what we can while they are under our roofs, but once they are loosed into the world, what then? So, I worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this sounds a bit like you and you\u2019re also wondering how to STOP worrying about your child as it relates to his spiritual walk with God, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does the Bible say about Worrying?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So, what are we to do? Worry ourselves to death? Well, that\u2019s definitely not what our Father wants for us. The Bible tells us not to worry about the things of tomorrow because today brings its own problems. God knows what we need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.<\/p>\nMathew 6:34<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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God tells us not to worry. Worrying does nothing to help a situation. If anything, we should take that worry and convert it into action. Follow God\u2019s instruction from His Word, and apply it to your parenting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does God tell me to do as a parent? What are some things I can do now <\/em>to be in alignment with God\u2019s Word as a mother?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To start, I wrote a post, How to Train Up a Child in a Godly Way<\/a>,<\/em><\/strong> that will give you some ideas and specific scriptures as it relates to parenting. But, let\u2019s talk a little more about taking action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Am I Doing Enough as a Christian Mother<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s so easy to think we\u2019re not doing enough as moms. Especially when you start comparing yourself to everyone else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But I do think mothers in today\u2019s society have a new challenge, and we might have to step it up a bit more than we\u2019re used to when it comes to instilling our children with Truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it enough to make our kids go to church on Sunday, and then maybe a weekday service? Is it enough to monitor what they\u2019re watching, who they\u2019re hanging out with, what they\u2019re reading? Is it enough to homeschool them, only let them join Christian youth groups, etc?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since my son is only 2, and my other isn\u2019t even born yet, I haven\u2019t had the opportunity to do some of these things. However, we\u2019ve all heard stories of devout Christian parents whose children still end up leaving God later in life. Why is that? How could that be? Is it even worth putting in all the effort then?<\/p>\n\n\n

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Here are some alarming statistics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

• 70-75% Chrisitan youth leave church after high school<\/li>
• More than half of college professors view evangelical students unfavorably<\/li>
• College professors are five times more likely to identify themselves as atheists than the general public<\/li>
• Atheists are writing books that are growing in popularity<\/li>
• Christian youth in America are not being taught to cross examine skeptical and atheistic views.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  (Statistics taken from: https:\/\/crossexamined.org\/youth-exodus-problem\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Guys…that\u2019s a lot. We have some serious work to do. And unfortunately, as the stats show us, what we\u2019ve been doing in the past has not been working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  However, that\u2019s not to say we should stop all of these efforts. But as I\u2019ve been sitting back and observing what\u2019s been going on around us, and really meditating on how we\u2019re going to navigate the challenging years to come, I\u2019ve landed on 3 key things that I believe are crucial to raising our Chiristian children and letting go of the worry and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  3 Ways to Ease Your Fears about Your Child\u2019s Spiritual Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

  I\u2019m still in the early stages of motherhood. My son is just now starting to really talk, and I\u2019m about to venture into another newborn phase. But, it\u2019s so important to me that I think about these things now and not wait. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  The enemy is constantly plotting, watching us and seeing how they can deceive us. So we cannot afford to wait when it comes to our babies. So that\u2019s why I\u2019ve been spending so much time thinking about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  We are in real spiritual warfare, and our babies are not exempt. In fact, children are in the perfect state of mind to be deceived. So it\u2019s our jobs as mothers to be diligent. Which bring me to number one on my list of 3 ways to ease our fears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. INTENTIONALITY<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

     Being intentional is like my theme right now. This is important in all aspects of life. But especially when it comes to our children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

     It\u2019s not enough, especially these days, to simply teach our kids who God is, and then expect the rest to simply fall in place. We have to actively find opportunities to really instill the Gospel in their hearts. And this can be challenging when it\u2019s not a habit of ours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

     But that\u2019s why I use the word intentional. Sometimes we have to deliberately go out of our way, on purpose, to teach our children in ways that we\u2019re not used to. Our children will be encountering questions and objections that we never had to growing up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     So in order to be prepared to tackle these issues, we can\u2019t just let them happen and deal with them as they come. We must think ahead and plan for these things as best we can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

     That\u2019s why I created The Mommy Apologist Bundle to get you started on your preparedness journey. Click <\/strong>below to learn more. This bundle will help you start asking the right questions and start thinking about things you can do to prepare for the tough questions your kids might ask one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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     Coming to terms with the fact that I must be intentional if I hope to see results has really helped me with the question of how to stop worrying about your child and their spiritual future. It\u2019s brought me peace because it gives me a plan. Instead of drowning in a sea of worry and panic, I have a direction. I need to actively pursue Truth for my kids and constantly share that with them in age appropriate ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     If you haven\u2019t read Mama Bear Apologetics<\/a><\/strong> yet, I highly recommend it. I plan to read it again in a few years as my kids grow. The book shares practical ways you can apply Apologetics in your everyday life with your kids. You can read my review here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     2. OBEY GOD\u2019S WORD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     The simplest thing we can do for our kids is obey God\u2019s Word as it relates to raising our children. Let\u2019s look at what the Bible tells us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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     Train up a child in the way he should  go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.<\/p>\nProverbs 22:6<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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     The rod and reproof give wisdom,  but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.<\/p>\nProverbs 29:15<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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     You shall  teach them diligently to your children, and shall  talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way,  and when you lie down, and when you rise.<\/p>\nDeuteronomy 6:7<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

     These are just a few scriptures in the Bible that guide us on how to parent our children. But we can also find plenty of Biblical examples of good mothers and fathers and learn from their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n

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     The entire Bible is filled with stories from history that are great lessons that we can use to teach our kids. And as Scripture tells us, if we teach them the Word of God diligently<\/em>, we are on the right path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     God designed the mother\/child relationship. So of course He knows what\u2019s best when it comes to how to raise these little ones. Let\u2019s listen closely to His Word and obey. Trusting in God\u2019s parenting advice has been such a huge help in easing my worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

     If you\u2019re looking for a toddler Bible, this is the one<\/a><\/strong> that I\u2019m currently using. It\u2019s cute and simple. Although, don\u2019t underestimate the power of reading an adult Bible to your kids, even if they’re young. God\u2019s Word will penetrate them even if they cannot fully understand what\u2019s being said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     3. REST IN THE FATHER\u2019S PEACE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     And last, we have to learn to find peace with the fact that our children belong to God first, and that they\u2019ve only been given to us for a season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Ultimately, my son is God\u2019s child, and God wants my son with Him even more than I do. I mean, do we think we love our kids more than God does?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     God has commissioned us to steward out their journey while they are under our care. But only God can do the true heart work. So we do our part as He commands us, and when they are no longer under our care, God will still be keeping a close eye on them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

     We have to believe and trust in that. Find peace in knowing that God loves your kids more than you can imagine, and He will leave the 99 for the one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     The truth is, my son is his own soul created by God. He did not come into this world with me, and he will not stand before God next to me. He was created to have his own walk with God separate from me. He is not my possession. God is his first parent, and I have to let go and trust God to do what needs to be done for my child\u2019s salvation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     In Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

     So, I hope this post helped to give you some new ways on how to stop worrying about your child and his\/her spiritual future. What are some things that you do to help with your worry and anxiety for your kids?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Don\u2019t forget to click the link below to subscribe and get the free Mommy Apologist Bundle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

     God bless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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