Episode 0027 Dave Lane aiming your child toward true greatness part 2

Welcome to Episode 0027 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!

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The Bible has something to say about true greatness.

Listen as Dave Lane explains how parents and those who work with kids and youth can aim them towards true greatness.

Dave Lane is back on the show. Dave was a youth pastor for over 30 years and a family pastor for 6 years! He is currently the Satellite Director for Youth Unlimited/YFC Sarnia Lambton - and he is known for his beard.

In this episode, we continue our chat about what "true greatness" is. Check out the show notes below for links and other recommendations from Dave! We know that not all of our viewers are parents, but perhaps you work with kids or youth - If that's you, this episode will give you great insight into directing young people towards true biblical greatness

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LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS

This episode is based on material from Raising Your Kids For True Greatness by Dr. Tim Kimmel

True Greatness 

• Is a passionate love for God that demonstrates itself in an unquenchable love and concern for others
• Usually runs against the grain
• Means might have to be vulnerable which could lead to hurt

Humility

• A reverence for God and a respect for others

A Humble Kid

• Don't play to the crowd or the camera
• Not first in line 
• Doesn't brag about what they have or who they are
• Graciously accepts compliment
• Accepts victory modestly and loses with their head held him

"All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, 'God opposes the proud but shows favour to the humble.' " 1Peter 5:5

Gratefulness 

• An appreciation of what you have been given and Who has given it

Philippians 4:11-13 "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.  I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.  I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

 A Grateful Kid

• Doesn't whine about what they don't have or complain about what they do have
• Very thankful
• Takes good care of their stuff
• Verbally expresses their appreciation to the people who sacrifice for them
• Focuses on the good things in life

Generosity

• A great delight in sharing with others what God has entrusted to you

Luke 6:38 "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shake together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure yours, it will be measured to you."

A Generous Kid

• Everything they have belongs to God
• Give back to God
• Second nature to offer the biggest piece to someone else
• Surrender their stuff when someone is in need
• Look for way to make others happy with what they have

Servants Heart

• A willingness to take action in order to help someone else
• Serve no matter what
• Looks around them to see what others need

Philippians 2:3-4 "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.  Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interest but each of you to the interests of others.

How We Think

• Scarciety thinking verses Abundant thinking
• Hold tightly or palm open
• Affects our kids' perspective on a lot of things in life
• Life in general and how we view things, living in fear vs outward focus
• Adversity
• What we have and who is in control

What Can We Do As Parents?

• Set the example, you can't take someone where you've never been
• Set the expectations, not just for the kids, but for the family
• Create experiences that the whole family will experience together
• Honour Efforts, be quick to praise positive things

How To Be Successful In God's Eyes

• True greatness effects the culture
• Understand what true greatness is

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