🎙️Episode 069 | Understanding What It Means to Love God | Train up a Child Parenting Podcast

Monday | Day 1 | Week 11

THIS WEEK’S THEME: Teaching Children to Love and Obey God

TODAY'S TOPIC: Understanding What It Means to Love God

Hello, dear parents,

Welcome to today’s episode of the Train up a Child Parenting Podcast. I am Pastor August, your daily parenting podcast host.

This week, we are focusing on Teaching Children to Love and Obey God—helping them develop a genuine relationship with Him through love and obedience. Today, we begin by exploring what it truly means to love God and how we can guide our children in showing their love for Him through their actions.

Here’s what we’ll cover in today’s episode:

1. What It Means to Love God – Understanding that love for God goes beyond words and is expressed through our actions.

2. Guiding Scripture for the Day – A Bible verse that highlights what it means to love God.

3. Ways to Teach Children to Love God – Practical ways parents can help children develop a love for God.

4. Activity: Love in Action – A simple exercise to help children express their love for God through everyday choices.

5. Reflection Time for Parents – Encouraging self-examination on how we model love for God.

6. Let’s Have a Word of Prayer – Asking God to help us raise children who love and honour Him.

7. Looking Ahead – A preview of tomorrow’s topic.

8. Closing Blessing – Encouragement to cultivate love for God in your child’s heart.

Loving God is more than saying, "I love God." It means:

1. Obeying His Word – True love for God is reflected in obedience to His commands.

2. Spending Time with Him – Just as we build relationships with loved ones, we must teach children to spend time with God in prayer and worship.

3. Trusting Him – Teaching children to trust God in all circumstances shows their love for Him.

4. Loving Others – When children show kindness and care for others, they reflect God’s love.

Teaching our children that love for God is a daily commitment will help them grow in faith and obedience.

John 14:15 – “If you love me, keep my commands.”

This verse reminds us that loving God is shown through obedience. True love for Him is not just spoken—it is lived out in daily choices.

Here are some practical ways to help children develop a deep love for God:

1. Be an Example – Show your love for God in the way you live, pray, and serve.

2. Read the Bible Together – Help children understand God’s love through His Word.

3. Encourage Gratitude – Teach them to thank God for His blessings.

4. Teach Them to Serve Others – Loving God means showing His love to others.

5. Make Worship a Lifestyle – Encourage singing, praying, and celebrating God daily.

A small journal or notebook for your child.

1. Each day, have your child write or draw one way they showed love for God (e.g., obeying their parents, helping a friend, praying).

2. At the end of the week, review their entries together and talk about what they learned.

This activity helps children understand that loving God is reflected in their daily actions.

1. Do I model a genuine love for God in my daily life?

2. How can I help my child express their love for God more?

3. What changes can I make in my home to strengthen my child’s love for God?

Tomorrow, we will explore Obedience to God: Why It Matters for Children—helping them understand that obedience brings blessings and draws them closer to Him. Stay tuned!

Thank you for joining today’s episode of the Train up a Child Parenting Podcast. May your child’s love for God grow deeper each day as they learn to honour Him in all they do.

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