two in every three children will experience a potentially traumatic event before adulthood<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCuando le\u00ed esta estad\u00edstica, mi l\u00ednea de pensamiento empez\u00f3 a cambiar dr\u00e1sticamente. Si la tasa de experiencias potencialmente traum\u00e1ticas era tan alta, \u00bfc\u00f3mo pod\u00eda asegurarme de que no afectaran negativamente a mis hijos si se encontraban con ellas? Creo que, como padres, nunca podremos aislar completamente a nuestros hijos de las experiencias negativas, pero podemos prepararlos y minimizar el impacto de cualquier efecto potencialmente da\u00f1ino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
La forma m\u00e1s sencilla de ilustrar este punto es pensar en los paquetes que se reciben por correo. Cada vez m\u00e1s, las cajas que llegan al portal de mi casa son varias veces m\u00e1s grandes que el producto que contienen, pero el espacio interior est\u00e1 cuidadosamente embalado con aislantes protectores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Un material dise\u00f1ado para el relleno y protecci\u00f3n es algo que, por su dise\u00f1o, est\u00e1 pensado para proteger un objeto delicado o fr\u00e1gil de cualquier da\u00f1o a pesar de condiciones duras. El viaje de un paquete se ver\u00e1 inevitablemente afectado por turbulencias y condiciones adversas. Pero gracias al cuidado que se ha tenido antes de enviar el paquete, el contenido llega intacto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watching my kids grow up in a society that is increasingly depraved and sinful, led me to consider how parents can insulate their children from the devious attacks of the enemy so they remain emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually unharmed by life\u2019s negative experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, I believe it is essential that parents bathe their children in prayer each and every day. Before your feet hit the floor in the morning, you must be diligent to pray the protection of Jesus over your children, their day, and their souls. The Bible says that we have a very real enemy who has one purpose: to cause harm to the children of God. In John 10:10 NIV, Jesus says, \u201cThe thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.\u201d Jesus came to earth, died, and rose again so that we could experience a full life without living in fear and isolation. His protection is our insulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Secondly, parents must be vigilant to take an active role in their child\u2019s life and pay attention to the things they hear, the things they watch, and the people they hang out with. Taking time to have intentional conversations with your children, learning about what is going on in their world, and understanding the kinds of issues they are wrestling with can help direct the focus of your prayer and allow for timely interventions if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The enemy would love nothing more than to gain a small foothold in the lives of our children. 1 Peter 5:8 likens the activity of Satan on earth to a lion searching for prey. It says, \u201cStay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.\u201d Just as you would remain keenly aware of your surroundings if you knew there was a dangerous animal lurking nearby, so we must be careful not to let our guard down when it comes to acting as the spiritual gatekeeper for our homes and the minds and hearts of our children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, it is imperative that we stay in the Word, committing Scripture to memory and teaching our children to hide these sacred passages in their hearts. Isaiah 54:13-14 NLT says, \u201cI will teach all your children, and they will enjoy great peace. You will be secure under a government that is just and fair. Your enemies will stay far away.\u201d The promises of God, the power found in the weapon of God\u2019s Word, and the peace that only comes from the Spirit as we meditate on Scripture, help protect our children from the anxieties, hurts, and injustices of our fallen world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goodness of God, the grace of His Son, and the glory of the Holy Spirit are the best we can offer our children against the world. Jesus\u2019 death and resurrection defeated the enemy and through the practices of daily prayer, remaining alert and aware of the things surrounding our kids, and the dedication to passing down the truths of Scripture, we will raise healthy, spiritually fit men and women who are more than conquerors through Christ!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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