We do not secure a great destiny via school, but through conscious spiritual investment.
Parents invest millions of money and time ensuring their children attend the best schools. They pay for extra moral classes outside school hours to ensure success, while little or no time, money, or effort is made toward their spiritual well-being.
I have seen this error repeated time and time again. The rich, the poor, the famous, and people of different walks and stations in life repeat this error and end up with the same result: “children with lost destiny.”
Parents spending millions on academics is not wrong. Clothes, gadgets, don’t get me wrong these are not wrong. Extra moral lessons, attending school meetings, even driving miles against tight work schedules, you can name them.
Yet, some parents cannot be bothered to get a Bible for their children or other spiritual materials. They do not invest in tutors for spiritual growth, attend church gatherings with their children, or sponsor them in spiritual matters. They cite excuses, yet they demand excellence in school.
Like the saying goes, “When the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse is inevitable.”
In “1 John 5:4” (paraphrased): I wish above all things that you prosper at the level of your spiritual prosperity. This means your spiritual buoyancy determines the level of success you can attain in other areas of life. The spiritual controls the physical.
We pray, we wish, and invest time and money for a great destiny for our children, doing the wrong things.
The Bible says, “The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.” (Ecclesiastes 10:15)
BIBLICAL EXAMPLES
Aaron, though a priest, did not pay close attention to his children, and he lost them. David, a man after God’s own heart, was lenient with his son Absalom, and it cost him dearly.
These were not ordinary men; they were spiritually significant figures, yet their lapses in intentional parenting produced painful consequences. This shows that spiritual position does not replace parental responsibility.
Now the big question is: How much time and resources have I, as a parent, productively and intentionally invested in my child?
THE TWO WINGS OF INVESTMENT
In Revelation 12:14, the Bible says:
“And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness… from the face of the serpent.”
The woman who gave birth was given wings for safety, so the devil would not carry her away or take the child. The devil is after the destiny of both the child and the mother.
These two wings represent:
• The Wing of the Word (Word application)
• The Wing of Prayer (Communion with God)
Like breathing in and breathing out, both must work together. One gives life in, the other releases life out. Without rhythm, survival becomes struggle.
WORD INVESTMENT
Word investment is Word application: reading, studying, meditating, and practicing the Word.
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night…” (Joshua 1:8)
“…that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God…” (1 Timothy 3:15)
You cannot give what you do not have. Let the Word of God dwell richly in you.
Practice the Word. Be an addicted practitioner of the Word. Children are influenced more by what they see you do than what you say.
Alive Parenting Tool
God’s Parenting Model
Manual or Dust?
Reading is the act of acquiring knowledge or information on a subject matter.
Studying and meditation go beyond reading. It involves deep thinking, how, why, when, which, and what, to extract application.
“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only…” (James 1:22)
PRAYER INVESTMENT
Prayer investment is communication with God and standing firm on the altar of prayer.
Hannah labored on the altar of prayer and gave birth to Samuel, dedicating him to God.
Every destiny can be shaped on the altar of prayer.
“Epaphras… labouring fervently for you in prayers…” (Colossians 4:12)
Manoah also prayed concerning Samson’s destiny.
Samuel became a product of prayer and a man of spiritual authority.
Travailing Prayer Prayer Seed Family Prayer
SALVATION CALL
The first step to every provision of Scripture including investing in our children’s destiny starts with a valid experience of new birth, 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Repeat this word with me:
Lord Jesus, I come to You. I believe You are the Son of God. I believe You died and rose again for me. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Amen.
CONCLUSION
A great destiny is not secured by a great school, but by conscious spiritual investment.
I see God empowering every parent and guardian as you take daily, intentional spiritual steps toward securing the destiny of your children.
Remain ever blessed. Jesus is Lord.
