Welcome to the last episode in my mini-series, THE LIES GOOD MOMS BELIEVE! 

In today’s episode I am joined with Charity Rios.

Charity is the author of My Heart’s Garden - a picture book and workbook designed for parents and kids to equip them to identify and battle against the lies the enemy speaks to the hearts of children. She is pefectly equipped to help me tackle today's conversation. We'll be focusing on the lies the enemy speaks to our children. 

We have spent the last 12 weeks identifying and calling out the lies the enemy speaks to YOU - the hearts of moms. We’ve countered each lie with the Truth of scripture and encouraged you to embrace the incredible role you’ve been given as biblical steward over the lives of your children.

Now - what about the lies the enemy speaks to the hearts of your kids?

If you’re anything like me, you can handle a little attack here and there but when the enemy messes with your babies - LOOK OUT!

If you’re thinking - how and where do I even begin teaching my kids about something that I am still battling myself - this episode is for you!

In this episode, Somer and Charity discuss the process of teaching kids how to tend their hearts, identifying the lies of the enemy, and who the enemy is without scaring them. Charity also explains her "heart flags" and what it means to become a student of your children. Somer and Charity talk in depth about the struggle but also give you tools from a Biblical foundation so you don't have to be afraid. Remember, Jesus has already won.  

Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation! 

You can find Charity through Facebook, Instagram, and her website. 

You can also purchase her book "My Heart's Garden" on Amazon! 

For this week's downloadable prayer, click here! 

 

FAVORITE TAKE-AWAYS:

The enemy is ruthless attacking the core of our children’s identity 

Common lies the enemy speaks to the hearts of our kids:

Identity 

Performance

Your kids struggles are not your failures

If it aligns with scripture, the character of God and if it is encouraging - it is from God. Scripture is a solid place we can stand even when our feelings are not lining up. 

While my intentions and my heart for my children is good, God’s is better.

Don’t be scared of the questions - see them as an opportunity to engage with their hearts share Truth with them.

Truth will always stand.

 

REMEMBER:

Model for our kids and teach them how to talk to God and give Him their pain, their fears and their disappointments

We’re all learning how to hear His voice and access Him more

Speak life into your kids

Show them as a Mom that the place you go to for comfort is God.

I tell my kids satan is real, I don’t water it down, but I don’t give him power.

The enemy does not play nice

 

 

THE 4 R's: the process of teaching your kids to tend their hearts and identify lies the enemy speaks to them...

Recognize

Repent

Receive

Rejoice