许多育儿网站都会提到：“预备孩子行路，而不是为他们铺路。”与其一生为孩子移除所有的障碍，为他们铺设一条康庄大道，我们不如装备他们，让他们有能力可以面对未来的各种困难和挑战。

The psalmist wrote, “We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the, his power, and the wonders he has done. He decreed statutes . . . , which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next generation would know them . . . and they in turn would tell their children” (Ps. 78:4–6). The goal is that “they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands” (v. 7).

诗人写道：“我们……要将耶和华的美德和祂的能力并祂奇妙的作为，述说给后代听。因为，祂……立法度……是祂吩咐我们祖宗要传给子孙的，使将要生的后代子孙可以晓得，他们也要起来告诉他们的子孙”（诗篇78篇4-6节），目的是“叫他们仰望上帝，不忘记上帝的作为，惟要守祂的命令”（7节）。

Think of the powerful spiritual impact others had on us through what they said and how they lived. Their conversation and demonstration captured our attention and kindled a fire in us to follow Jesus just as they did. 

不妨想想看，别人的言行举止曾如何影响我们的属灵生命。他们的谈吐和生命的典范，让我们无法忽视，使我们的心被挑旺，并愿意像他们一样跟随耶稣。

It’s a wonderful privilege and responsibility to share God’s Word and His plan for our lives with the next generation and the generations to come. No matter what lies ahead on their road through life, we want them to be prepared and equipped to face it in the strength of the Lord. 

将上帝的话语以及祂对我们的人生计划，与我们的下一代分享，实在是无比的殊荣，更是莫大的责任！不管孩子们在一生中会遇到什么冲击，我们都希望他们能做好全面的准备，靠着主的能力去面对一切。

Father in heaven, we seek Your wisdom and guidance to prepare the children we know and love to walk with You in faith.