Life is a journey. From infancy to adulthood, we all travel through different seasons\u2014infanthood \u2192 childhood \u2192 teenage years \u2192 youth \u2192 adulthood. Many are blessed to grow up in nurturing homes, enjoying the love and protection of parents or guardians. Others, unfortunately, are not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In most homes, the future of the child is a top priority. Parents go above and beyond to provide the best possible life for their children\u2014spiritually, mentally, and physically. They send them to the best schools they can afford, open doors to valuable connections, and do all they can to position them for a life of success, comfort, and influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This effort is admirable. It deserves respect and appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But there’s a deeper truth that often goes overlooked. Many parents\u2014despite their best intentions\u2014are not fulfilling their duty in the way God<\/strong> originally intended. This post explores why. Every child eventually becomes an adult. And many adults become leaders, parents, and guardians. That transition is natural\u2014it\u2019s the cycle of life. And as we all know, life has a beginning and an end. We are born, and one day, we will die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But in between birth and death is a journey. And within that journey lies a mission<\/strong>, a divine assignment<\/strong> for every individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This assignment is not optional. It is the most important reason for our existence. Every single day should be lived with this mission in mind. Each person is given a unique allocation\u2014time, health, resources, influence, opportunities. These are not random gifts; they are strategic resources meant to help you fulfill your purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are accountable for how we use them. That means we must set priorities, steward our resources wisely, and invest them in what truly matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a truth that redefines everything:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children are not ours. They are God\u2019s heritage – Psalm 127:3 (KJV)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n As a parent or guardian, you are not the owner of your child\u2014you are the caretaker. God has entrusted them to you because He believes you are capable of managing His possession according to His will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This changes how we approach parenting. We are not to raise children based on personal ambition, fear, or cultural trends. We are to raise them according to the purpose God has placed on their lives. Your primary responsibility as a caretaker is to guide your child toward independence and maturity\u2014spiritually, mentally, physically, and purposefully<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This season of guidance is not forever. You are given a window of influence\u2014a specific time within their growth\u2014to prepare them for their own journey, purpose, and calling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a crucial insight that many overlook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your God-given assignment comes before your role as a parent or guardian.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n You cannot give what you do not have. If you neglect your purpose, your growth, and your spiritual development, you\u2019ll have little to offer your children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking at the contrast between Jesus\u2019 priorities and the typical concerns of his earthly family. His parents were worried, searching for him, but Jesus was not swayed by those concerns. While it was natural for Mary and Joseph to be anxious about him, Jesus was demonstrating that his life\u2019s purpose was not about meeting normal familial expectations\u2014it was about fulfilling a heavenly purpose that transcended earthly relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Invest the greater part<\/strong> of your resources into your own growth and assignment. Then, from that place of fullness, steward your role as a parent well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n God never intended for you to raise your children alone. Just as He placed you in their lives, He has also assigned Destiny Helpers<\/strong>\u2014mentors, friends, teachers, spiritual guides\u2014to play a role in their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parents are simply the first<\/strong> destiny helpers in a child\u2019s life. Don\u2019t try to carry the full weight of parenting by yourself. Allow others to step into their roles too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To wrap it all up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whatever God has entrusted to you\u2014be it time, wealth, health, power, or influence\u2014it is for two main purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n And always remember the divine order: YOU come first<\/strong>, then your children. Not because you’re more important, but because your assignment fuels your ability to raise them well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So don\u2019t pour everything into your children and neglect yourself. Instead, live purposefully, steward wisely, and raise them with the consciousness that they belong to God\u2014not to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember, You can be summoned by God at anytime to come and give account of your divine assignment,\u00a0 because you are a caretaker of the child\/ward, you are not their owner. Not all Children are completely raised by their biological parents, some parents pass on, while the children continue their journey in destiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We must also come to this understanding and reality that every human being\/child is God\u2019s heritage – meaning they belong to God – not anyone. So the privilege of being a parent\/guardian of a child\/ward (whether biological or adopted), means that God trusts that you are capable enough to be able to manage his possession in your care as God intends<
<\/p>\n\n\n\nBetween Birth and Death: There Is a Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ve Been Given an Allocation\u2014Use It Wisely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
God\u2019s Heritage: Children Are Not Ours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat\u2019s the Goal of Parenting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your Assignment Comes First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You Are Not Alone: Destiny Helpers Exist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts: Stewardship Over Ownership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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