 The most valuable lessons we can pass on to the next generation are rooted in love—love for God, love for one another, and love for the lost. These three foundational principles shape a life of purpose, obedience, and servant leadership.
Loving God First – The greatest calling in life is to be in love with God, developing an intimate relationship with Him that shapes every aspect of our being. When the next generation learns to listen to God, they cultivate a heart that is sensitive to His voice, which is the foundation for true obedience and guidance in life. A heart that is surrendered to God will always be led by His wisdom and truth. Loving One Another as God's Family – We are called to authentic relationships within the family of God, where love is not just spoken but lived out. This means embracing one another as brothers and sisters in Christ, sharing life together, supporting one another, and building a community of faith that thrives on love, joy, and unity. A generation that knows how to love within the body of Christ will naturally dream and work together for His Kingdom. Loving the Lost with Compassion – A heart that truly loves God and His people will also be burdened for those who do not yet know Him. Many in the world are suffering because they have not encountered the One who is the source of life, peace, and every good thing. The next generation must develop a heart of compassion—one that seeks to bring hope, truth, and the love of Christ to those in need. When these three motivations of love take root, they will raise up leaders who serve, not for status, but with a servant’s heart. Love will be their guiding force, their strength in trials, and the light that leads others toward God. This is the kind of leadership that transforms lives and changes the world.
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 TO THE NEXT GENERATION AND A REFERENCE TO ALL OF US As children of God, we do not start from a place of lack or inadequacy—we begin from wholeness. In Christ, we are already accepted, favored, and deeply loved by our Heavenly Father. Our worth is not determined by performance, achievements, or external validation; it is rooted in the unchanging truth that we are His. Because of this, we do not strive to earn acceptance or approval—we live and grow from a foundation of fullness, not emptiness.
Our journey of personal transformation and growth begins from this fullness. We are not working to become worthy; we work because we are already made worthy in Him. Our striving is not fueled by fear, insecurity, or the need to prove ourselves. Instead, it is motivated by love—a love so deep that it compels us to honor and glorify the Father. We live, serve, and grow not to seek His approval, but as an offering of praise to the One who has already embraced us. We model Christ not because we are trying to earn our place in His family, but because He has given us His very life—bringing us out of death into eternal life. This is why we work diligently in school, in our careers, and in every aspect of life—not to exalt ourselves, but to reflect His light. Our excellence is not about making a name for ourselves, but about shining His name through everything we do. He deserves our best because He has given us His all, calling us His children and securing our place in His Kingdom forever.  The enemy of His will can be a good thing. We can easily fall into the trap of believing that by simply doing what we perceive as good, we are living out God's plan. Yet, there's a crucial catch: doing good things alone isn't enough. There are other factors at play—first and foremost, aligning with His will, and secondly, recognizing the importance of His timing. Even if our actions are in tune with His will, they must unfold at the right moment. Therefore, we must resist the temptation to settle for merely doing whatever good ideas come to mind. A lifestyle that clings to superficial good deeds, without delving deeper into His guidance, can actually stand in the way of experiencing the fullness of what He intends to do through us.
“A deeper concern lies in the growing disengagement of the younger generation. Many young people are staying away from the Church, perceiving it as irrelevant, hypocritical, or disconnected from the pressing issues of their lives and society. This exodus highlights a critical gap in how the Church communicates and embodies its message to a generation seeking authenticity, community, and purpose.”
Excerpt from the book REDISCOVERING CHURCH "For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants." Isaiah 44:3 ESV We pray for our children to come to know Christ, that they attend church and choose to follow Him. Yet, in our earnest prayers, we often overlook the greater calling placed upon them—they are meant to be ministers and leaders, paving the way for a new era. We sometimes mistakenly think of them as lesser or subordinate, when in reality, we are all on the same plane as children of one Father. May the Holy Spirit open our eyes to see our children as He sees them: as His ministers through whom He is doing something new, just as the word in Isaiah declares: "Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert" (Isaiah 43:19 ESV).
We would refrain from building our own kingdom and instead become instruments in His hands, allowing His people to move as He led them. It was not about creating another organization but about surrendering to the work of the Spirit, trusting that God would establish His purpose in His own way. Our role was simply to obey, to remain available, and to let the movement unfold according to His divine plan.
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