"It Takes a Village

Scripture- Proverbs 22:6

Maybe you can recall those who helped you when you were growing up? Those in your circle- part of your village.

Your village trained you to one day be a village for someone else. To help a child to learn how to persevere, stand strong and be confident.

If we train our children- as the scripture says- "they will not depart...." It will help them to understand and know who God is.

A village is an important part of a child's life. Being responsible to help children to reach their full potential. To be a part of the village, the villagers need to remember these scriptures-

• Psalms 139- tell children they are "fearfully and wonderfully made"
• Philippians 4:13- tell children they can do all things thru Christ
• Proverbs 3:5- tell them to trust God with all their heart
• Exodus 14:4- tell them God will fight for them
• Isaiah 54:17- tell them no weapons that come against them will prosper
• Romans 8:37- tell them they are more than conquerors

Be that village for a child and help prepare them for what God is about to do in their life!

(Preacher- Minister Edward G. Robinson III, Assoc Minister, FBC, Belmar, NJ)