Raise Them Up (Part 1) | Pastor Jayson Workman | 05-09-2021

Raise Them Up (Defining Success)

Psalm 127

Pastor Jayson Workman

 May 9, 2021

 

Introduction

 

Every family has FAILURES but it is our FOCUS that defines and directs.

 

 

1. A successful home focuses on GOD — v. 1

 

Quote — “God didn’t give you your children to build your reputation but to publicly proclaim his.” — Paul Tripp

 

A focused faith is the only hope our children have in the future.

 

2. A successful home focuses on the GOSPEL — vv. 3-4

 

Our inheritance (heritage) is our kids knowing and believing the gospel.

 

Quote — “The home is where kids see the gospel lived out and learn to believe in its power.” — JD Greear

 

3. A successful home focuses on the GOAL — v.4

“What is a quiver full of but arrows? And what are arrows for but to shoot? So with the strong arms of prayer, draw back the bowstring and let the arrows fly — all of them, straight at the enemy’s hosts.”

 

Treat your children less like ACCESSORIES and more like ARROWS.

 

Quote — “Our kids were given to us for the purpose of mission. When you accept the call to Jesus, you accept the call to missions. That’s the truth that should shape the way we raise our children.” — JD Greear 

 

 

Quote — “Your greatest contribution to the kingdom of God may not be something you sow, but someone you raise.” — Andy Stanley