To introduce my
concept of “Raising Royalty,” which is a series of parenting views, tips, ideas and spiritual encouragement, I
thought I’d share the big "why" about the name.
We have been
watching a show on Netflix based in the medieval times and around the story of King Arthur. It’s a British show called “Merlin.” Even if you haven’t
seen this show, we’ve all seen or read or heard of the middle ages, kings,
princes, royalty or have some vague idea about royalty.
As we watched Arthur
through the eyes of Merlin on this show I started to notice the practices and
training it took for Arthur to fulfill his role as a royal. He knows he will be
king someday. He knows the code of honor and chivalry. He lives and breathes his heritage every day.
What Arthur does not
know is how to live as a pauper or an indentured servant. He doesn’t even have
the posture of a peasant. He IS royalty.
In this same way I
want my children to live and breathe “Kingdom of God thinking.”
I don’t want my
children to just be “religious” people. I don’t want them to just pray now and
then or attend church because they think it is the “right thing to do.” I want
them to have a lively, interactive relationship with the Living God. I want that
to happen as a result of being raised in a royal home—a Kingdom of Heaven home
that has bred them to BE spiritual royalty and spiritual warriors.
I want them to act
like Children of the King. Be prince (or princess) alongside the Prince of
Peace. And when they are adults, become the kings of their own domains. (Adults
with authority on earth and in the heavenlies.)
Here are a few of
the posts I am working on: (I will connect a link as these are posted.)
Upcoming Topics:
- Combating Lies in Kids
- Guarding Children’s Hearts
- Know Your Kids (a series, with book suggestions)
- No Secret Left Behind (teaching kids to not keep secrets)
- Us Against The World (family unity)
- Sibling Rivalry and Conflict Resolution
- Common Sense Requests (Don’t ask if you know I will say “no” concept)
We, as parents,
want the best for our children. We want them to see farther and go farther
(especially spiritually) than we ever have. I hope you will be encouraged by these
posts. Check back soon for links to these posts as they go live.
Cheers!
