Recently, my daughter completed a science project for school that demonstrated how she inherited several physical attributes from me and her mom.  We scanned old pictures and took new pictures, pasting them to a poster board to show how she inherited several traits from each of us her parents.  It was both funny and informative at the same time.

Today, when she brought home the project, I reflected on the non-physical attributes she may get from me – not the natural inherited traits, but the observed and learned behaviors she sees demonstrated in my life.  I pray that she sees and learns things from me that help her develop into a godly young lady.  I hope my life is an accurate reflection of Christ.  What does she learn from me?

• Does she see the supremacy of Christ?
• Does she see the effective, fervent prayer a righteous man that avails much?
• Does she learn the importance of reading and obeying the Bible?
• Does she hear me pray for her, knowing the I love her so much I commit her to the Lord daily?
• Does she experience unconditional love and acceptance?
• What does she learn from the way I handle stress?  Worry or faith?
• What does she learn about dealing with difficult circumstances and people?  Does she see steadfastness and patience?

Little eyes are watching, little ears are listening.  What are they learning from us that will come to fruit later in their lives?  Let’s sow good seeds into the fertile ground of our kids’ hearts so that we can grow a generation of kids that leads our culture back to Christ.  They MUST see it in us before it becomes a reality in them.

Parents, we need to realize that more than likely our children will become exponentially what we are . . .  good and bad. Be the adult you want your child to grow up to become and they will…AND MORE.

Train up a child in the way he should go;
even when he is old he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6