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Rockabye Jesus by Teresa Haven Pelinski is all about teaching children about the infinite wisdom and mercy of Jesus Christ, the Savior, as early as possible.
In these times of uncertainty and deep troubles, it is quite a quandary as to how to raise our children, especially as Christian parents. What should we provide, so they may live through the times with faith and passion?
There are plenty of things, of course, such as our love, a safe and secure home, chances to explore themselves and learn what gifts God has given them, unconditional care, friends who will be there for them, etcetera, etc. All these are important so our children can look at the future with optimism and a brighter outlook.
But the most important thing we, as Christian parents, can provide our children is a chance, an impetus to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ and learn much from his divine wisdom and limitless mercy.
Why You Should Introduce Christ’s Wisdom and Mercy Early
While we can create an environment where our children can grow and become good people, it is only through the intervention of Christ that it becomes a guarantee.
You see, we have to remember that every human life on Earth emerged ready and full of potential to develop a strong and firm relationship with God via His son, Jesus Christ. Without this relationship in our lives, it is pretty difficult for anything to happen the way it should be, planned and with our best interests in mind. Don’t you have an acquaintance in your life who strongly believes in their own primacy without acknowledging God’s hand? Don’t they seem like quite miserable and inauthentic people?
That is the result of denying their relationship with Christ and God. They are directly refusing true wisdom and mercy and, as such, have to contend with unfulfilled and always empty lives.
But when you are raised to understand and learn about God’s eternal grace and infinite compassion, coupled with Christ’s wisdom and mercy, you, as an individual, are greatly enhanced in terms of life and spirit. Existence becomes much more meaningful, and your interactions with reality become quite improved. This is because when you have a relationship with God through Christ, you are also having a relationship with the totality of His creation: His presence fills you and surrounds you, and you know that there is someone who will always be there for you, no matter what.
How to Introduce Christ to Your Children
Now that we know the importance of having a relationship with Christ, here are some ways you can begin introducing this relationship to your children:
Teach them about Christ. Of course, before you begin a relationship with someone, you should learn about them first. Teaching your child about Christ can be especially gratifying for a parent in two ways: one, you are also learning more about Christ when you are attempting to teach his wisdom and mercy to another person, and two, while you and your child are learning more about Christ, you are also, in effect, learning more about each other and growing together.
Speak about your experiences with Christ. Because children have quite overactive minds and a propensity to disengage when something bores them, the best thing you can do, as a teacher or a parent, to bring them up to speed with Christ is through example. Talk about your experiences with Jesus and help your children relate to your own memories. This makes it so that your words are associated with images and concrete experience as opposed to just words from a book.
Pray with your child. As they say, actions speak louder than words, and so it is with having a relationship with Christ. More than your words or your stories, the best thing that will teach your children about the importance of having this relationship is through behaving properly and showing them how you go about with your own relationship with His wisdom and mercy.
Rockabye Jesus, A Book About Christ’s Wisdom and Mercy
Rockabye Jesus by Teresa Haven Pelinski is an entertaining story about the Saviour, Jesus Christ, taking watch over a group of young children and keeping them safe as they play around together. It shows Christ uplifting them with stories and promises that their prayers will all be answered.
It is such a lovely narrative and tool that anyone with children—parents and teachers—can use to bond with their charges while, at the same time, introducing them to the wisdom and mercy of Jesus Christ. Adorned with beautiful illustrations and reassuring messages of Christ’s wisdom and mercy, Rockabye Jesus is a piece of media for all ages.
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