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work, to put their nose to the grindstone and start converting people. Rather, “He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for the Father’s promise” (Acts 1:4). Then He told them that they would be baptized with the Holy Spirit.
That is where our power comes from. Not somewhere within ourselves, but from the Father through the promised Holy Spirit. We are not on our own! Set aside all feelings of inadequacy and fear and let the Lord work through you. The end result isn’t up to you. Whether you are teaching your own kids or a classroom of kids at church, their salvation does not rest on your shoulders. It is a gift from the Lord, and He is happy to give it.
So where do you start? If you’ve never before thought of your kids as your primary mission field, the idea can be daunting. In his book Family Worship, Donald S. Whitney writes, “Family worship is simple: Just read, pray, and sing. You can do that!”
Also check out The Gospel Project for Kids Family App for fun games, music, and videos to reinforce what your kids learn at church. Use the suggested family discussion starters and family activities on kids’ activity pages to start a conversation.
Alyssa Jones is a Content Editor for The Gospel Project for Kids. She serves in the children’s ministry at Immanuel Church in Nashville, TN.
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