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A Higher Calling: Raising a Godly Generation, Nairobi (2025)

09/06/2025

🌿 Spiritual Wellness | Today’s Scripture & Prayer
What motivates me as a parent?

💬 Scripture
"If I [can] speak in the tongues of men and [even] of angels, but have not love... I am only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal."
— 1 Corinthians 13:1 AMPC

🕊️ Reflection for Parents
As parents, it’s easy to focus on discipline, education, and responsibility—but without love as the foundation, even our best efforts fall short.
God is love, and He modeled the ultimate expression of it through Christ. In His love, our parenting becomes purposeful. It purifies our motives, softens our corrections, and builds bridges of trust with our children.
When we parent from a place of love, we reflect God’s heart.
"For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world..." — John 3:16 AMPC
That’s the kind of love our children need to see—sacrificial, steady, and Spirit-led.

🙏 Prayer for Parents
Lord, thank You for the gift of parenthood and the love that has brought us this far. Help us to raise our children on the unshakable foundation of Your love.
Teach us to lead not just with words or rules, but with compassion, grace, and unwavering faith.
Let our homes be places where love abides, healing begins, and legacies of faith are built.
In Jesus’ name, amen.

Shalom to all the parents on this journey ☕🙏

06/06/2025

Today's Scripture and prayer
Obedience is not optional

1 Chronicles 14:16-17 AMPC
[16] So David did as God commanded him, and they smote the army of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gezer. [17] And the fame of David went out into all lands, and the Lord brought the fear of him upon all nations.

Reflection
✅David had just won a battle against the Philistines with one strategy. When they came back for battle, David went back to God to ask Him what to do, he did not assume that the same strategy would work as before.
✅God operates with Patterns, patterns are rarely the same, that's why even identical twins can still be separated.
✅Our children are patterned differently because their destinies are very different. As parents it's our obligation and mandate to ask God how to raise our children so that we don't misalign them. No one else can do this, and the earlier we do it, the better.
✅Parenting depends on our obedience to the maker of our children.

Prayer
Lord, thank You for entrusting us with children both our own and those around us. Help us to be obedient to Your calling about their destiny. Help us not to force our ideas on them but to listen to what You are saying about them. Help us to follow Your blueprint for every step of their journey. May we not be too wise in our own understanding because unlike You, we cannot see the big picture. Help us to be intentional in this calling.
In Jesus name, amen.

Shalom 🙏

04/06/2025

Today's Scripture and prayer
Purpose Wednesday

Scripture
1 Chronicles 12:32 AMPC -And of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs; and all their kinsmen were under their command;

Reflection
When you know your purpose, your time is precious and you protect it. You need to understand seasons and align yourself accordingly. Alignment means obedience to instructions, planning and taking the next step in the vision.
Do you know your season?
How are you using this season to prepare for the next season?
You cannot plant during harvest time, every season has it preparation and like the sons of Issachar, we need to discern the time we are in so that we can benefit from it.

Prayer
Lord, we are grateful because You are Lord over seasons in life. May You help us so that we don't miss out on what You have prepared for us because of not being ready. Give us the humility to learn what we need to do and to it for Your glory. Help us to use every season for the fulfilment of our purpose.
In Jesus name, amen.

Shalom 🌼

03/06/2025

Today's Scripture and prayer

Financial Wellness

Scripture
1 Kings 2:3 AMPC: Keep the charge of the Lord your God, walk in His ways, keep His statutes, His commandments, His precepts, and His testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may do wisely and prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn,

Reflection
The life of David is one of great balance. Some of his choices were disastrous, but he did not allow that to hold him down. He recognized that hiding in sin is not the solution coming out of it triumphantly. He sought to make amends as best as he could and also acknowledged when he fell.
Our role as parents is also w balance between what we want versus what is best for our children and the next generation. We have to rely on God for the wisdom to raise financially strong children who will be able to stand the test of time.
Each parent's decision will influence the children for the positive or negative, and the choice is ours. With the help of the Holy Spirit, who understands why they were given to us, we are able to set them in the right direction.

Prayer
Lord, our children are not really ours. they belong to You, and ours is to steward them for their assignment. Help usnot to rely on our own wisdom, but to always surrender them to You for You are the one whoholdstheir destiny.
Help us to understand that each choice we make either sets them apart for victory or puts them at a disadvantage. Give us wisdom to steward the resources You have given to us for their good.
in Jesus' name, amen.

Shalom 🌟

27/05/2025

Rasing a child is not a hands off job. It requires both feet in as we are called to help our children build a strong foundation.
Today matters for a better tomorrow 🙏

26/05/2025

Parenting is not just about providing for our children, we as parents and guardians have the responsibility to help them discover who they are and Whose they are.

26/05/2025

Today's Scripture and prayer
Spiritual Wellness

Do you know who you are?
Galatians 4:7 AMPC
Therefore, you are no longer a slave (bond servant) but a son; and if a son, then [it follows that you are] an heir by the aid of God, through Christ.

Reflection
Dr. Myles Munroe said, where purpose is no known, abuse is inevitable.
Do you know who you are?
Why did God create you.
We are children of God, join heirs with Christ. Today I was challenged as I looked at the life of Christ. He came to give us a blueprint of how our lives should be. We should not use any other yardstick to measure our lives, the life of Jesus is enough.

Prayer
Lord, thank You for sending Jesus, The Word, who was there before beginning of time to show us how we must live. Thank You because in Him we have a template for Dominion. Thank You because even now we have the Spirit of God within us, to lead us and to help us . Thank because as we reflect on our Savior's life, we are encouraged because we know we can be like Him. Help us to keep desiring to be more like Christ. In Jesus name, amen.

Shalom ☕🌻

23/05/2025

Today's Scripture and prayer

Parenting Friday: Friendships

Scripture
2 Samuel 3:21, 27, 39 NIV
[21] Then Abner said to David, “Let me go at once and assemble all Israel for my lord the king, so that they may make a covenant with you, and that you may rule over all that your heart desires.” So David sent Abner away, and he went in peace. [27] Now when Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into an inner chamber, as if to speak with him privately. And there, to avenge the blood of his brother Asahel, Joab stabbed him in the stomach, and he died. [39] And today, though I am the anointed king, I am weak, and these sons of Zeruiah are too strong for me. May the Lord repay the evildoer according to his evil deeds!”

Reflection
Who are your children aligning with?
Who are your children's friends?
Joab was a very important factor in the strength of David's army. He played a big role and David depended on him, it became a trap in the long run when Joab killer Abner.
If David a King with the wisdom he had struggled with Joab his close ally, how much more our children with friendships? As parents we must consciously build a relationship with our children so that we can be able to guide them.
Most of the things our children are exposed to is because someone introduced them.
Do you know your children's friends?
Can your children trust you with the things burdening them?

Prayer
Thank You Lord because we do not do parenting on our own. We are grateful because we can partner with You to raise Kingdom champions. Help us and give us wisdom on how to steward them for Kingdom purposes. We thank You because You created them for a purpose, reveal to us that purpose. Give us discernment so that we can be sensitive to what our children are going through. We commit them into Your hands because we know, in Your hands is their safety.
Blessed be Your name. In Jesus name, amen.

Shalom ☕

19/05/2025

Today's Scripture and prayer
Spiritual Health

1 Chronicles 4:10 AMPC
Jabez cried to the God of Israel, saying, Oh, that You would bless me and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and You would keep me from evil so it might not hurt me! And God granted his request.

Reflection
📌There is more than we can ever imagine when we teach our children to depend on God for transformation. He created them for a reason and He packaged everything that we need today within them.
📌He did not need to recreate Jabez, He just needed to align him into the destiny He had for him from the beginning.
📌The borders created by God had not moved, only the view Jabez had was narrow, He will do the same for us.

Prayer
Lord, thank You because when You created everything, You saw that it was good. Genesis 1:31 AMPC-And God saw everything that He had made, and behold, it was very good (suitable, pleasant) and He approved it completely. And there was evening and there was morning, a sixth day.
Indeed there is nothing in our children that is incomplete, it is their distance from You that makes things look hazy because without You there is no light. Help our children to depend on You in everything because You have promised that You have good plans for us. We declare those plans today and we say Lord, expand their territories this week. We declare a restoration to who You created them to be from the beginning of time. Restore those that have been broken Lord, those that are lost and don't know which way to go. Thank You Lord for in You we and our children have all that we need.
In Jesus name, amen.

Shalom ☕

18/05/2025

What are you grateful for today?
Psalm 100:1-2 AMPC
[1] MAKE A joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands! [2] Serve the Lord with gladness! Come before His presence with singing!

Blessed be His Name Forever 🙏

15/05/2025

Guiding Our Children: Helping Them Choose Good Friends

The wisdom of Proverbs 11:14 reminds us, "Where no wise guidance is, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."

This principle extends to our children's social development. As parents, we play a crucial role in equipping them to navigate the complex world of relationships.

Consider the foundational question: Who are our children walking alongside? Who are influencing their thoughts, behaviors, and values? From the playground to the classroom, and beyond, the connections they form will significantly shape their growth.

Children, in their early stages, often choose friends based on proximity or shared interests in play. However, as they mature, we can gently guide them to consider deeper qualities in their friendships.

This prompts us to reflect:

How intentionally are we guiding our children in understanding the dynamics of healthy friendships?
Are we fostering conversations about the qualities of a good friend?
Are we helping them recognize red flags in peer relationships?
The individuals our children surround themselves with will invariably impact their decisions and their sense of self.

Consider these guiding questions for your children:

Who makes you feel happy and safe when you are together?
Do your friends treat you and others with kindness and respect?
Do your friends encourage you to be your best self and make good choices?
Do they listen to your feelings and ideas?
The "safety in the multitude of counselors" for children translates to having a diverse circle of positive influences, including supportive peers, mentors (like teachers or coaches), and trusted adults. This network can provide varied perspectives and support as they navigate social situations.

The impact of a child's "tribe" is profound. Positive friendships can foster confidence, empathy, and a sense of belonging. Conversely, negative peer relationships can lead to anxiety, poor decision-making, and a diminished sense of self-worth.

Therefore, we encourage you to engage in thoughtful conversations with your children:

Help them identify the characteristics of a good friend (kindness, honesty, respect, empathy).
Discuss how different friendships can fulfill different needs (playmates, confidantes, learning partners).
Empower them to set healthy boundaries in friendships and recognize when a relationship is not serving them well.
Model healthy relationships in your own life and discuss your friendships with them in an age-appropriate way.
Guiding our children in choosing their friends wisely isn't about being controlling but about empowering them with the discernment to build supportive and enriching relationships. By fostering open communication and offering gentle guidance, we can help them cultivate a "tribe" that contributes to their well-being and future success.

Let's intentionally equip our children to build communities of positive connection, mutual respect, and shared growth. By guiding them in choosing their friends wisely, we are investing in their emotional, social, and overall development.

30/04/2025

Today's scripture & Prayer

Scripture
2 Peter 3:9 AMPC
The Lord does not delay and is not tardy or slow about what He promises, according to some people's conception of slowness, but He is long-suffering (extraordinarily patient) toward you, not desiring that any should perish, but that all should turn to repentance.

Prayer 🙏
Our Father, blessed be Your Name, You alone deserve all the glory because of Your unending mercy. Thank You Lord because indeed, You desire for all to turn to repentance and acknowledge You as Lord and Savior. Today we pray for our beloved children who do not yet know You, that they will know You. Reveal Yourself to them and help them to make the right choice in regards to their eternal destiny. May You send them people to share the Gospel with and help them to find You in their lives. Help us to help them know You and to show them through our walk what loving You means. Blessed be Your name forever and ever. Amen

Shalom ☕🌼

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