Three Awesome Ways to Turn Your Child into a Successful Person

Your children are the product of your quality as a parent. Today, there are thousands of young people who are struggling to find their niche in society, preventing them from becoming successful as individuals and they might end up having an identity crisis; because of this struggle they are barely succeeding in life. One root factor why this problem happens among the youth is the lack of right parenting when they were still kids. There are parents who are careless of what they do to their children, not knowing that they already hurt the soul of the child, by this a child is raised intimidated, traumatised, no self-esteem, and being kept away from doing the things they love. They never deserve to be treated that way. As a husband, I and my wife are waiting on that day when we will also raise our own kids. At this point of our lives as a couple, we are making it a habit to love a child no matter who he/she is; children are like us, they are also not perfect in behaviour. Regardless of how hard we shout at them when they make mistakes, scold them when they do something bad, it is useless because they are always filled with innocence and still learning things in life: good and bad. Much better that we do something which positively impacts them as they grow up.

Today, thank you for taking time in reading this article. It is not too late for you as a parent to see your child succeed in life as he/she grows up. God's amazing grace is beyond sufficient to restore things and change yourself for good. Here are the three keys to make your children become successful in everything they do as they grow up.

1. Always Make Them Feel Loved

Every child longs to feel so loved by mom and dad. Parents must make it a habit to set a quality time with their kids. Cuddling together with your kids on the bed or playing with them somewhere outside the house are few of the best ways to make them feel that they are loved by you, the joy they feel in their hearts when they see their mom and dad around them while having fun is indescribable. By this, you are sowing a seed of joy in the heart of your child. Serving them also is a great way to make them feel loved, they will really feel cared for deep inside when they see their parents serve them wholeheartedly. This type of serving I am talking about is not done to pamper a child; this serving will manifest yourself as a parent that you truly care for them as a mother or a father. At least when you notice that they need something that they cannot get by their selves, be the very first person to be there for them. When they feel your presence, that is the best time they are convinced how they are loved by you.

2. Always See Jesus in Them

In the bible (Matthew 19:13-16), there was a moment when Jesus blessed the children during His time with the people in Judea. People brought little children to Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. The disciples tried to stop the people from doing it but Jesus said, "Allow these little children. Forbid them not to come unto me..."

When that very moment you were born, your parents looked at you as a precious gift from God. For sure, you had the exact same feeling the moment when your baby was born in this world. As they grow up, you should not forget that God designed children through His own image just like you.  They are carrying the DNA of Jesus Christ in them that in order not to get this DNA forgotten and set aside, we should recognise the One being revealed through them being a child. Despite their imperfections, do not fail to see Jesus in them so that you will not be tempted to hurt them when they make mistakes. To discipline a child is not to hurt his/her soul. When they fail, they still deserve your loving-kindness and care. 

3. Always Speak to Them All the Positive Words

Words like "future" engineer, doctor, lawyer, good musician, great artist, future president, intelligent, smart, beautiful, wonderful, best, and a lot more are the words that our children should hear from us parents in everyday of their lives. Telling your child "you are never a mistake" is sure a great sign of assurance that one day he/she will never have a hard time living a happy and successful life.

In this area, many parents have failed to bless their children through the words that come out from their mouths. Let us stop the bleeding. Children as they grow up, must be protected from all kinds of curse and negativity. Every word you speak will reflect to them as they live their lives daily. The saddest part to see in a broken person is when we discover that he/she was abused verbally during his/her childhood. We should never allow this to happen unto any child. 

Even in the very beginning when a woman's pregnancy test result is positive, that is the time when motherhood begins. The mother is joyful beyond measure, that is also the exact time praying for the new life within her. From the story of Prophet Jeremiah in Jeremiah 1:5, we discover new life begins from God and He has His eye on the baby in the womb “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”

Especially to the husband, as a delighted parent to be, it is your major responsibility to pray over the baby as it is growing within the womb of your wife and you've got the privilege link to give a child a wonderful life. 

Do you know the main reason why many Jews are successful wherever they go? In a Jewish culture, their community always set a time to gather when there is a pregnant woman in their place, they always give time to touch the womb of the woman and speak all the wonderful words of blessing all over the child inside. Jewish parents embrace the wonderful tradition of blessing their children during Shabbat (Friday evening). This practice is a nice way of bringing gratitude and spirituality into your home. Doing this to your children will develop an unbreakable closeness with them. In relation to this, my top ten list of most influential Jews around the world will blow your mind.

1. Sergey Brin (Founder of Google)
2. Michael Bloomberg (Mayor of New York)
3. Bob Dylan (Singer)
4. Larry Ellison (Oracle Founder)
5. Steven Spielberg (Filmmaker)
6. Jeff Zucker (CEO of NBC Universal)
7. Calvin Klein (Founder of Calvin Klein)
8. Ralph Lauren (Founder of Polo Ralph Lauren)
9. Howard Schultz (Chairman & CEO of Starbucks Coffee)
10. Mark Zuckerberg (Founder of Facebook)

Do you want to see your children to become like these great people? Now, the mystery of children having a successful life when they become adult has been unlocked. As a parent, it is your sacred duty to  SPEAK LIFE to them when they wake up in the morning and and before they go to bed at night!



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Many of us are filled with questions in mind while growing up, as we mature and realize stuff in life, we begin to fear what our future truly brings. We cannot avoid to ask questions whether how our tomorrow will look like, it could be so ugly that every good thing in life is overshadowed by the negativity of our thought, or it will be so wonderful that every bad thing which exists around us is overshadowed by how positive we see life outside the box. This question makes "life" so mysterious.

It is a big question on why only the minority of human race are able to succeed in life. Almost everybody has wondered why life always ends up in misery. The truth is, there is a huge factor in the area of our upbringing carried out by our parents. The way they speak things to us when we were still kids is the reflection of how successful we become in the future.

Words can kill, words can heal. Words are not just words spoken by our mouth. Words have real power. During the wonderful creation, God spoke words in such a powerful way that by it the world was formed (Hebrews 11:3). Let us take note, Christ Himself was described as the "Word" (John 1), which means the word "word" is not just a mere word we speak. Every word that comes out from our mouth brings power and can impact life in two ways: bad or good. Words more than convey information. The impact of our words can actually devastates one's life and spirit, it can even stir up hatred and violence.

Our words have the power to destroy and the power to build up (Proverbs 12:6). The writer of Proverb tells us, “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21). Are we using words to build up people or destroy them? Are they filled with hate or love, bitterness or blessing, complaining or compliments, lust or love, victory or defeat? Like tools they can be used to help us reach our goals or to send us spiraling into a deep depression. 

Of all the creatures on this planet, only man has the ability to communicate through the spoken word. The power to use words is a unique and powerful gift from God. So, let every word that comes out from your mouth brings life to ears. Speak life and live life with the culture of blessing!