Names of God.

[Can Do (Phil 4:13)]

Just been thinking lately about God. I want to make Him more personal to my children and I've been wondering if I should teach them some of his names? I read the childrens Bible to my 3yr old and almost 5 yr old children at their midday nap and at night time before they go to sleep. I really want to fill their hearts with a deep and longlasting LOVE for their heavenly Father

What are your thoughts about this?

Faithie

[Ovedya]

3 and 5 seem a little young to fully comprehend, but it can't hurt.

[mrcorey]

I would say yes, teach them. Even if they don't understand, you'll be feeding their spirit. And the five year old might surprise you with his comprehension.

in Him;

corey

[Mikeyjay]

i would consider it...but i would also be carfull not to confuse them with who God is...that He is the one God and that these names are for the different things that God does !!!

[Bolts]

Children are imitators. The most important thing to them at the moment is their environment. There are some songs out with different names of God in them that you could sing together. My children and I sing 'Jehovah Jireh, my provider, whose grace is sufficient for me', ' Emmanuel God with us'. I don't have a great repetoir of songs. Others might be able to help you out there

[larryt]

Never too young to start.

Lu 1:41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:

Even before they are born the Word of God will have effect.

LT

[Can Do (Phil 4:13)]

Never too young to start.

Lu 1:41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:

Even before they are born the Word of God will have effect.LT

This is SO TRUE!! When I was pregnant with both my babies, I read the praise psalms to my babies and lovingly touched my tummy They have a real heart for the Lord.

[Anne]

Faithie

I would say yes, I would just break down and cry if any of my neices or nephews wanted to know more about God, you are in a position to teach your children, so do it sister and God Bless you as you do so.

Your Sister in Christ Jesus

Anne

[Keith]

My response is similar to Anne's before I even read hers! I get absolutely teary-eyed when anyone wants to know more about the Father! I wish I could describe the feeling I get. It's like I feel the Father's joy for that person.

Faithie, by all means, teach your children the names of God! They will remember them if you make the name(s) relevant to their lives and experiences. If you are teaching them how God is our Provider, ask them how they feel that God provided for them when they needed it. It's an phenomenal joy to learn to experience God by each of His names!

[Can Do (Phil 4:13)]

I agree Keith with making His names relevant to their daily lives. I have no list of His names though, but will be able to relate them to the kids love names, as I have given them so many love names. Is anyone here able to furnish me with a reliable list of Gods names?

Last night, in our bedtime devotional time, we (the kids and I) were talking about how God provides for our needs, not wants. I asked my 3 and 4 yr olds what they thought their needs were. Predictably toys were mentioned, but also food, clothing, water and somewhere safe to sleep. Today I went shopping, only had $40-00 to buy a weeks worth of food and without a list, or calculating the cost progressively, I went to the checkout and the total came to $37.89. I had enough over to buy a small drink and cookies for us to eat before home!!!

Amazing God

Faithie