How Babies Change Your Marriage

3 TRAINING YOUR BABY


WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS:

"From infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation."   (2 Timothy 3:15) Plan what you will do to teach your baby. He has an amazing ability to learn, even before he is born.  While still in the womb, you baby can recognize your voice and respond to your emotions. Read to him when he is still an infant. Even though he may not understand what you are reading, it can help him to enjoy reading when he is older.

Your baby is never too young to hear you talk about God. Let him hear you pray to Jehovah.   (Deuteronomy 11:19)  Even when you play together, talk about the things that God has made.  (Psalm 78:3, 4) As your child grows up, he will sense your love for Jehovah and will learn to love him too.  

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

Pray specifically for the wisdom to train your baby

Repeat key words and ideas to your baby so that he will begin learning early

A BABY CAN HAVE A GOOD EFFECT ON A MARRIAGE

In time, you and your mate will feel comfortable and confident as parents. Raising a child can make you more loving, patient, and kind. If you work together and support each other, having a baby will make your relationship stronger.  The words of Psalm 127:3 can come true for you:  "The fruit of the womb is a reward."

ASK YOURSELF

During the last week, what have I done to show that I am grateful for what my husband or wife does for the family?

When was the lat time i talked with my mate about us instead of talking only about our baby?  

Next time: Your Family Can Be Happy

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