The Open Heavens Devotional for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, titled “The Intentional Parent (Part III)”, delivers a powerful message on raising children in the way of the Lord through consistent teaching, gratitude, and godly example.
In this concluding part of the series, Enoch Adejare Adeboye emphasizes that parenting is a continuous spiritual responsibility that goes beyond instruction—it requires intentional lifestyle modeling.
Drawing from Matthew 7:17, the devotional teaches that a good tree produces good fruit. Likewise, children raised in a godly environment grow into responsible and impactful adults, while poorly trained children may struggle in life.
One of the central themes of this message is gratitude. Parents are encouraged to cultivate a lifestyle of thanksgiving at all times, as seen in Psalm 34:1, where David declared that he would bless the Lord continually. When children grow up in homes filled with praise instead of complaints, they develop positive character, faith, and resilience.
The devotional warns that homes filled with negativity and complaints can produce children with entitlement and dissatisfaction. Instead, parents should model gratitude daily so their children naturally adopt the same mindset.
Another key teaching is the importance of consistent spiritual training. Parents are instructed to teach God’s word at all times—at home, on the road, during daily activities, and in every season of life, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 6:5–9. This continuous exposure helps children internalize God’s truth and develop strong convictions.
The message also highlights that children learn best through example. When parents consistently practice thanksgiving, faith, and devotion, these habits become the pattern their children follow.
Ultimately, this devotional teaches that intentional parenting requires consistency, gratitude, and a life that reflects God’s Word daily. When parents build homes filled with faith, joy, and thanksgiving, they raise children who become blessings to their families and society.
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