Duct Tape

The definition of duct tape on Dictionary.com – noun , a strongly adhesive silver-gray cloth tape, used in plumbing, household repairs, etc.

 I have the sweetest little 5 year old that loves to hug and kiss mommy. He loves for me to cuddle and read story books about dinosaurs, the Bible, Thomas the Train, and so much more. He practices coloring and staying in every line. He recites his alphabet for me awaiting an excited and proud praise to be heard. He is my sweet little boy in this big big world. Such a big fallen world to live in. With everything we hear and see on the news I want nothing more than to teach my son to be a Godly little boy and one day a Godly man.

I started praying. Praying that my son will know the Lord.To fear and love the Lord with all his heart, soul, and mind. To seek wisdom guidance from the Lord in every situation. To respect the Lord and be obedient with his actions and tongue. To be slow to anger and quick to sacrifice for others. That he would stand firm in the face of temptations and seek God in all he does.That he would do the right thing even if it is the hardest thing to do.

When we think of little boys we think of dirt, germs, tools, capes, pirate swords, cars, all kinds of things but what about duct tape. Duct tape is very strong and can fix something that is broken. Just as God is very strong and can fix us when we are broken. But duct tape is also very sticky. It will stick to pretty much anything…good or bad. I pray my son will stick to the good things in this world. I will share what I pray for and what my hope and practical ways in being the Godly mother my son needs in his life to be a Godly Man.

So how do we raise these sweet little boys to be such Godly men in this fallen world?

To raise a Godly Son, We Must Look in to the Word of God.

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24 NIV

Diminishing role

Unconditional

Consistency

Transitional rights of passage

Take a step back

Allow struggle and failure

Praise

Example of a Godly woman

As mothers, we should show gentleness and unconditional love to our sons {and daughters.} We should continually bless them and point them to GOD in any situation. We should exercise self-control and give them appropriate responsibility.

We can exercise our faith with our little boys now and share with them God’s word in all circumstances. Pray with them, teach them to pray, and pray for their future wives.It’s never too late to start praying for that. Memorize scripture, teach him the Armor of God to be strong and courageous and stand firm in his faith when Satan attacks. And he will. Encourage your son to memorize verses that remind him of obeying God and walking with Lord in this fallen world.

Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. Colossians 2:8 NLT

Father,

I pray that my son and all the sons of this world will know, fear, and love you with all their hearts, minds, and souls. I pray that you will guide this precious child that you have blessed me with to seek you in all that he does. I pray when he fails that he will repent to you and seek forgiveness to be transformed into a Godly man. You are the perfect example for our sons to be Godly men. I pray that myself and other mom’s will be intentional and love unconditionally with gentleness and be the hands and feet of you to our precious sons. Teach us to be more like you. Thank you for allowing me to teach my son. Amen.