Managing Your Household – Parenting pt. 2

  We exist to Fill the City with Jesus. 

We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.

  Imagine a group of people in an authentic community, loving each other honestly, covering each other’s sins with forgiveness, prayer, confession, and encouragement, and serving and supporting each other genuinely. It’s in spaces like these where we begin to see the supernatural work of God within our relationships. 

Use this guide with your community, in concert with the Field Journal, as you Strengthen Yourself in the Lord, Manage Your Household, and Fill the City with Jesus.

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Strengthen Yourself in the Lord

Sermon Summary

The Biblical call to parents is to raise children who are grateful for God’s abundance rather than entitled by it, remembering that every good gift comes from Him. Through clear responsibilities, meaningful choices, and the weight of outcomes, we help our children develop maturity and confidence in their identity. We teach them that contributing to the family, serving others, and being faithful in secret matter to God. Ultimately, parenting is about more than managing chores or correcting behavior; it is about shaping hearts and relationships. Loving discipline, rooted in connection rather than anger or punishment, teaches self-control, wisdom, and accountability. Just as our heavenly Father disciplines those He loves, we discipline our children to help them grow into mature, responsible adults who walk humbly with God.

Scripture References from the Sermon

Genesis 2:16-17   |   James 1:17   |   Deuteronomy 8:11-18   |  Matthew 18:2-4   |   2 Corinthians 5:10   |   Titus 3:4   |   Matthew 6:3-4   |   Romans 12:13   |   Mark 10:45   |   Proverbs 23:13-14   |   Proverbs 29:15;17   |   Proverbs 13:24   |   Proverbs 12:1   |   Proverbs 13:1   |   Hebrews 12:11   |   Hebrews 12:5-6

Discussion Questions

• How do we help our children recognize the abundance God has given them without developing a sense of entitlement? 
• Are there ways you could give them greater ownership of responsibilities at home that would help them grow in maturity? 
• What are some ways that you can teach your children to care for the well-being of the whole family through responsibilities?
• How are you teaching your children to notice and respond to the needs of others and to do good?
• How can we teach our children to do good things in secret for the reward of God, without needing recognition or praise?
• Why is it important to understand how God disciplines in love and how that should shape how we do the same with our children?

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Manage Your Household 

Practical spiritual activities:

• Worship together – Dedicate time each week to worship with those in your household.
• Pray together – Dedicate time each day for listening to and speaking with the Lord individually, and as a household. Record ongoing prayer requests into your journal or Field Journal.
• Intercede for one another – Ask those in your household what is on their heart, then pray for one another. Refer to “Prayer Requests From Our Community” below and prayer recorded in your Field Journal and pray together for your city.
• Read together – Spend time together reading God’s Word. Consider the Bible reading guide on our website.
• Journal & Share – Share insight from what you’ve been hearing from the Lord and capturing in your journal weekly.
• Take communion together – For those who are followers of Jesus, consider taking the elements together. There is a communion guide on our website.

Event Highlight 

• Join us for Seek Week  Nov 1-7 as we unite in focused prayer and fasting to pursue God’s presence for our church, city, and nation. The week concludes with 24 hours of prayer around the fire.
• For more, visit gracechurchsp.org/events  

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Fill Your City

Prayer Requests From Our Community

• Pray for those dealing with colon cancer to experience God’s healing and full recovery from any treatment used in the process. 
• Pray for victims of car accidents to have full restoration from any injuries received. 
• Pray for Sandhill Presbyterian Church  and Pastor Kevin Skogen.

Serve Opportunities 

• In the Church – Join our Guest Services team. Whether greeting at the door, helping families find their way, or answering questions, your smile can change someone’s entire Sunday experience.
• In the City – Help bring Christmas joy to Moore County children by donating a new, unwrapped toy between Oct 29 and Nov 22. Drop off all gifts at the Southern Pines campus.
• For more, visit gracechurchsp.org/serve 

Your City

• There are six areas of the city: family, health & wellness, business, education, government, and media. What are ways you can serve in your city?
• Share Your Story about what God is doing in your life and your city here: https://gracechurchsp.org/story/