The Way The Truth And The Life

In a world where truth feels distorted and identity is constantly challenged, these are nuggets of truth I gained in the teachings from Pastor Matt. He reminded us of the timeless words Jesus spoke in John 14:1-7. These words are more than comfort, they are the compass for how we raise our children and anchor our homes.

Truth is not just a principle, it is a person. Jesus. And in a culture where children are told their worth is based on how they look, what they achieve, or how others perceive them, we are called to speak a better word. A holy word. One that says: You are chosen, beloved, called, and kept. Our children must hear these truths from us, daily and consistently. As Philippians 4:9 reminds us, “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice.” Our lives are the loudest sermons our children will ever hear.

Pastor Matt also shared the beauty of play, which reflects the delight of the Father. Zechariah 8:5 paints a prophetic picture: “The streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing there.” Joy is sacred. When we play with our children, we aren’t just bonding, we are revealing something about the heart of God. When they see us pray, forgive, worship, and love freely, they begin to understand who the Father is. This is discipleship in its truest, most tender form.

There is something holy about turning the routine into revival. Daily life doesn’t need to be escaped to find God, it can be where He meets us. In the car rides, bedtime routines, shared laughter, and even in the tears, these are the moments where altars can be built. As 2 Corinthians 4:16 says, “Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” Renewal happens in the ordinary when we invite Him into it.

We do not need to be perfect parents. We just need to be present. “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1). That is the legacy we leave: not flawless lives, but faithful ones. When we live honestly and humbly before God, our children learn to do the same.

So, may we anchor their hearts in the Truth, Jesus. Walk with them in the Way, His example. And breathe into them the Life, revival in the every day. This is the sacred invitation Pastor Matt called us into. One moment at a time, one day at a time, building a family that seeks the face of God together.