Let’s get something straight—discipleship doesn’t start at church. It starts in your living room. Before your kids ever sit under a youth pastor or listen to a preacher, they’ve already watched you. And whether you realize it or not, you are mentoring them every single day—by what you say, what you do, and what you allow.
Our springboard for today’s discussion is:
“And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children…” — Deuteronomy 6:6–7 (ESV)
You can’t outsource this. God didn’t call the school to teach your children how to walk in righteousness. He didn’t give that job to a pastor or YouTube preacher. He gave it to you.
Spiritual mentorship isn’t about having a perfect theology degree or quoting every verse from memory. It’s about consistency. It’s about being the kind of man who prays with his kids before big decisions... who reads the Word in front of them... who isn’t afraid to stop and say, “Let’s ask God about that together.”
I’ve learned this the hard way—my kids don’t need a religious performance. They need real faith lived out daily. They need to see repentance when I mess up, patience when I’m stressed, and joy when we’re just sitting around the table.
Mentorship looks like asking spiritual questions at dinner. It looks like turning off the noise and tuning into the heart of your child. It looks like modeling grace, teaching them how to forgive, and reminding them over and over who they are in Christ.
You don’t have to be a pastor to pastor your home. But you do have to be present and surrendered.
Question of the Day:
Are you actively discipling your kids—or hoping someone else will do it for you?
Mini Call to Action:
Today, take one intentional moment to mentor: a short devotional, a faith-based conversation, or even just praying with your child before bed. Don’t wait. Lead now.
Prayer:
Father, make me the spiritual leader my children need. Give me the wisdom to guide, the heart to listen, and the boldness to point them to You in every season. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Let’s Get to Work.
You’re not raising churchgoers. You’re raising disciples. Be the mentor they’ll remember—and the man they’ll want to follow into battle.
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