Building a generation

  I grew up in a God fearing family. My mom and dad raised us living for the Lord. As kids we respected our elders, of course we cut up and got in trouble, don't get me wrong (there is some Texas slang for y'all)! Generally though, parents raised their kids back then!

Proverbs 22:6
King James Version (KJV)
6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

 So where are we at today? What has happened to family? To the church? Parents are too busy, kids are being raised by the tv and internet. Church (in general) is a social club with a fraction of the power that Christ intended for us.

  I can remember when the beginnings of our church began with prayer meetings. Several families would get together on Fridays or Saturdays; we would have prayer, bible study, fellowship, and of course food! Those were good times, but then again, it has been good times throughout the life of our church. A lot has changed, but prayer, bible study, fellowship, and food has not changed!

Acts 2:46
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart.

  So what does that have to do with building a generation? Foundation basics: Jesus, prayer, worship, bible study, and fellowship! Essential in our families, essential in our churches.

  I am apart of the second generation out of what I consider a four generation church, that is hungry for the Lord! My pastors, parents, and other leadership in our church faithfully serve the Lord. They are building generational in the church. They instill in us the word of God, they raised us to live for the Lord and to respect authority. In turn, we as second generation raise the third and fourth, to do what's right, to live for God, to serve Him with their whole heart.

Titus 2:1-6 NLT
As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching.

Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience.

Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that honors God. They must not slander others or be heavy drinkers. Instead, they should teach others what is good.

These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, to live wisely and be pure,

To work in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God.
In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely.

  Building a generation starts with living for God all the time, being there for your family. Raise your kids, take them to church, bring them to bible study, teach them to pray, and let them have fellowship with Christian brothers and sisters. Family is utmost importance. The breakdown of the family is destructive for our nation and our churches.

  It's not all about my church or your church though, building generations of believers in Christ requires all of us, young and old! Be an example to the people around you.People are watching you, so live for the Lord and life will be so sweet!