Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids

BONUS: The Holy Spirit

Sep 23, 2024

Dive into the transformative role of the Holy Spirit in our lives and how it shapes our faith journeys. Discover tips for parents on explaining the Holy Spirit to kids and guiding them to recognize His presence. Hear personal anecdotes that demonstrate the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit for strength and courage in everyday challenges. The podcast emphasizes heartfelt prayers for deeper connections with God and encourages listeners to trust in divine guidance amidst the trials of parenting.

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The Holy Spirit is integral to the faith journey, empowering believers to live like Jesus and share their faith confidently.

Parents play a vital role in helping their children discern the Holy Spirit's guidance, fostering a deeper connection with God.

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Understanding the Holy Spirit

Christian parents must feel comfortable with the concept of the Holy Spirit to effectively teach their children about Him. Recognizing that children have a built-in 'baloney meter,' parents need to embody a natural overflow of their relationship with the Holy Spirit in their lives. This understanding allows for simpler conversations, emphasizing that once someone has faith in Jesus, they also receive the Spirit's presence. Simplifying the idea of the Holy Spirit to children can help them grasp His significance without confusion over intricate theological nuances.

Intro

2min

Understanding the Holy Spirit for Kids

5min

Understanding the Role of the Holy Spirit in Our Faith Journey

4min

A Prayer for Guidance and Trust in the Holy Spirit

3min

“I am telling you these things now while I am still with you. But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you” (John 14:25–26 NLT)

When we declare Jesus to be our Savior and commit to following him, the Holy Spirit enters us and changes our lives forever! With the Holy Spirit’s help and guidance, we can begin to live more like Jesus and display his character, learn the truth about God, receive and grow in our spiritual gifts, and have the power and courage to share our faith. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us when we believe. The Holy Spirit helps us in every aspect of our faith journey.

When it comes to our kids, let’s pray that they would position their hearts to know the Holy Spirit and hear his voice, respond to his love, and let him guide their lives.

Lord, may ______________ grow to love you more and more every day. May they feel the presence of your Holy Spirit alive in them. Make their hearts soft so they can be more responsive to you, and when the world tries to pull them away from you and your ways, may they rely on the Holy Spirit to direct their paths. Amen.

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