As we celebrate family Sunday, join Ps Megan as she teaches on the importance of healthy parenting and how to be children of God.

“Before you’re a parent, you’re a child.” Before we take on any role in life, whether as a parent, student, athlete, or business owner, we’re first children of God. Romans 8:14-16 says we are children of God, led by His Spirit. We don’t need to live in fear, but in the freedom of being God’s children. As His children, we have access to His Spirit, which comforts and guides us. Last week, Pastor Bruce reminded us that our view of God as a Father can be shaped by our backgrounds, but this scripture shows us we don’t need to live in fear. We can come to God with open arms, knowing His love will heal our broken places.

As parents, we must let God guide and correct us, so we can discipline our children in love. If we’ve made mistakes, we should be humble enough to say sorry. As parents we’ve had moments with kids where we’ve had to admit we were wrong. It’s important to allow God to heal our wounds, so we don’t react from a place of pain.

Children need boundaries, and deep down, they feel safer when they have them. Even if you didn’t have the best example of this growing up, God can show you a better way. Remember, before anything else, we’re children of God. He is with us, guiding us, and as we spend time with Him, it affects all our relationships, including how we parent. It’s from this place of love and security in God that we can pour out love to others.

Matthew 18:1-4 reminds us that we need to be like children—trusting, humble, and forgiving—to enter the kingdom of heaven. It’s from this place of being God’s child that we live our lives and grow in Him.

So, how are you trusting God?