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              PARENTS ... LOVE YOUR CHILDREN
                         By Kenneth Copeland

"A hug around the neck, a pat on the shoulder when they pass you
in the House says as much as a dozen sermons."

Galations 3:13,14 says "Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of
the Law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is
everyone that hangeth on a tree: That the blessings of Abraham
might come upon the gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might
receive the promise of the Spirit through Faith."  This is a very
familiar passage to most believers.  It is a foundation truth in
our Lives.  We have been redeemed from everything under the curse
of the Law.  We don't have to put up with it! There has been
teaching about our redemption from sin, from sickness and
disease, from poverty; but one part of the curse has to do with
our children.
The curse of the Law stated in Deuteronomy 28, mentions children
in 2 verses:Verse 32, "Thy sons and thy daughters shall be given
unto other people, and thine eyes shall look, and fail with
longing for them all the day long,: and there shall be no might
in thine hand."
Verse 41, "Thou shall beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt
not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity."

This is the testimony of many parents today. They watch
helplessly as their children are taken captive by Drugs, alcohol,
perversion and so forth.  As believers, we can use our authority
to stand against these forces. According to Galations 3:13, Jesus
has broken the power of the curse, so we have the right to order
satan out of our childrens lives.  Most parents have to deal with
the problem of Rebellion in their children, and it must be
stopped quickly.  Do not be guilty of ignoring symptoms of
rebellion when your children are small.  Don't simply excuse it
as a "Stage they are going through" and think that they will grow
out of it.  If you ignore it when they are small, you won't be
able to handle it when they get older and the rebellion has had
time to develop into a strong force.  When you see it coming,
immediately go to the Word, Spend much time searching for
scriptures you can use to combat these forces; then come togather
(Husband and wife) and confess these scriptures before God.. Take
authority in the Spirit realm and refuse to give satan any room
to operate.  This is OUR Responsibility as Christian parents.  A
child does not understand the spiritual forces coming against
Him., it is up to the parents to fight the spiritual battles and
to keep satan out of the childs life.  Use the word and exercise
authority over the rebellion at work, but dont stop there!!! Take
every opportunity to minister LOVE to your children.  Whenever
they come around you, express your Love for them in some way. It
wont take long for them to begin to respond to your Love.  Don't
hesitate to show Love to your children.  They will respond to it.
 A Hug around the Neck, a pat on the shoulder when they pass you
in the house says as much as a dozen sermons.  It won't always be
easy, there will be times when you will wanna break down and cry
or lose your temper or do something else in the natural.  If you
should do something in the natural, that ya knew ya shouldn't;
that is the time to remember Jeremiah 31:16,17 - "Thus saith the
Lord; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears,
for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the Lord, and they (your
children) shall come again from the land of the enemy. And there
is hope in thine end, saith the Lord, that thy children shall
come again to their own border."

My own mother cried over me for 15 years; then one morning she
threw her bible on the kitchen table and said: " Lord, I've cried
over Him for the last time. I'm turning Him over to You. If You
can do anything with him, do it. I'm through. " In less than a
month from that day, I was Saved!

Mothers, take God's word for it.  Receive Jeremiah 31:16,17 for
yourselves. Stop weeping for your children and start believing
the Word. That's the only thing that will bring them around.  I
realize that seems hard. In fact, it is hard, but the lives of
our children are at stake. So what does it matter how hard it is.
The Word works.

Fathers, I am speaking to you, too! Its time for the fathers to
get themselves involved in the spiritual activities of their
families.  For too long, the women have carried more than their
share of family responsibility.  Husbands and fathers, get on
your knees before God and accept your place as Head of your
Household.  This is not a lightweight thing, it takes a
committment on your part to fulfill your responsibilities.  Get
yourself straight before God; then see to your children.  If
necessary, go to your children and ask their forgiveness for
neglecting them.  I have had to learn these things the Hard way
and I know what I am talking about.  2 Peter 2:9 says that God
knows how to deliver. He knows how to do it, so give Him the
opportunity.  It doesn't matter where your children are. They may
be a thousand miles away or in the next room. You don't have to
be in their presence to take authority over Satan. Pray and
Believe God with me now.

   Father,
      In the Name of Jesus, I am asking you to heal my Family. I
believe and confess that the word of God prevails in the hearts
and minds of every member of my family and that they walk in the
reality of the Lordship of Jesus in every area.  Those of my
children that are out in the world, I ask you to bring them Home
safely. They are being wooed into the family of God by the Love
and compassion of the perfect laborers sent their way to bring
them the knowledge of the truth. I believe I receive this now as
I pray, in Jesus Name!

Now exercise your authority over satan: Satan, I speak to you in
the Name of Jesus and i render you helpless in the lives of my
children. I'm redeemed from having them taken captive by drugs,
alcohol, or anything else you would try to use to hinder them
from walking in victory as new creations in Christ.  I break your
Power and loose them from your influence! Desist in your
maneuvers against my Family, in Jesus name!"

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