God is Everywhere

Hey, Bridge Family, 
​Hope you’re doing well! Last week, we shared an exciting story with the kids about how God’s army protected Elisha and Israel, as told in 2 Kings chapter six. We emphasized that God is everywhere! It’s truly powerful to know we serve an omnipresent God who watches over us. As parents, let’s also remember to use God’s Word to encourage, rather than using it as a hammer to force proper behavior. Yes, God does see us in our sin, and that is a very sobering truth that we cannot hide from Him, but that is not an all-inclusive reflection of God’s ever-present nature. 
Parenting isn’t just about teaching right from wrong or encouraging good behavior; it’s also about loving, caring for, enjoying, and guiding our children. While correction plays a part, the bigger picture is creating a safe space for their growth and development. If we, as parents, strive to do all this, wouldn’t our heavenly Father do the same, but even more abundantly? God is much more than an enforcer waiting to catch us doing something wrong. 
Knowing that God is everywhere should motivate us to behave rightly, not out of fear of getting caught, but out of love for a loving God who gave His only Son so we could have life. As our Heavenly Father loves us, we should live in obedient love for Him. That is the truth we need to pass on to our children. 

Here are some thoughts I read about sharing God being everywhere with our kids, 

1. When you pray, thank Him for being present. 
   
2. In the car, say, “God is with us here and He’s already where we are going.” 
3. When your child is nervous, remind them, “God is right here and already there too.” 
4. After discipline, talk about how God is with us even when we sin, and still offers forgiveness through Jesus. 

 
Remember, it’s never too late to engage. As long as your child is at home, you have an excellent opportunity to share the Bible and explore it together, making faith an exciting and meaningful adventure. God Bless, and hope to see your family on Sunday. 
 
Pastor Bob