4 ways to train our children for spiritual battles

Do we sell youth and children short by not expecting them to be active in ministry? the team at Prayer Storm think we do

Some time ago, someone I work with shared how God challenged them to stop seeing children merely as “kids” and instead view them as the future leaders of the Church. With this mindset shift, we see a call for us not just to raise children, but to train them. God says to

“Train up a child in the way they should go, and when they are old they will not depart from it.” - Proverbs 22:6

And to

“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” - 1 Corinthians 11:1

James Aladiran, Prayer Storm’s founder and CEO, once saw a vision of babies in full armour, ready for battle. We believe that’s God’s heart for this generation, to be equipped for spiritual battle. The enemy isn’t waiting for them to grow up; he’s targeting them now. So, we must be proactive in training them to stand firm.

this younger generation is a vital part of God’s plan for this time

This vision is a clear reminder of the urgency of our time. The enemy is still prowling, seeking to devour and he is after our children. We must recognise that this is a season for preparing our children for spiritual battle. That preparation can’t be left solely to children’s pastors, who only see them for a few hours each week. We must look ……