Physical Address: Jamil King Ministries
8745 Gary Burns Dr. Suite 160 #352, Frisco TX 75034
Love, Prayer, and Persistent Presence
Raising kids in today’s cyber-driven, belief-blending culture isn’t a sprint. It’s a marathon.
It’s not just about what you do in a moment—it’s about what you model over time.
When you’re fighting for their heart, remember: faith takes root slowly, but deeply.
Some seeds don’t sprout right away, but they’re still working under the surface.
Love That Stays When Beliefs Don’t
There may be seasons when your child doesn’t believe like you do…
…when they push back
…when they withdraw
…when they say things that make you wonder if all your labor was in vain.
But here’s the truth:
Love has a longer shelf life than rebellion.
They may forget your sermons, but they won’t forget your presence.
They may argue with your values, but they’ll remember your patience.
And one day, they’ll come face to face with the truth—not just because you taught it, but because you lived it.
Prayer Is Still Power
Never underestimate the quiet, unseen power of prayer.
It doesn’t always look dramatic.
It’s not always instant.
But prayer does more than shift circumstances—it keeps your own heart soft while God works on theirs.
Don’t just pray to “fix” your child.
Pray to stay connected to them.
Pray to become the kind of parent that loves like Jesus—full of grace and truth.
Story: The Parent Who Waited with Grace
There was a mother who raised her son in church. He memorized verses, served in youth ministry, and even preached a few times as a teen. But by college, he had completely walked away from the faith.
He told her, “I don’t believe in any of it anymore.”
She cried in private but stayed present in public. She didn’t shame him. She didn’t argue him into submission. She kept loving. Kept praying. Kept showing up.
Ten years later, he came back—not because she convinced him, but because her steady love and God’s quiet pursuit had worn down his walls.
The Ministry of Showing Up
Sometimes the greatest ministry to your child is just being there:
- Listening when they vent
- Eating dinner together without an agenda
- Asking how they’re really doing
- Praying over them when they sleep
- Texting them encouragement even when they don’t respond
These small things seem invisible, but in the long game they matter most.
Galatians 6:9 — Don’t Give Up
“Let us not grow weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
This promise is for you.
There will be a harvest.
There will be restoration.
God doesn’t waste faithful parenting.
Final Words: Keep Planting, Keep Loving
If you’ve read this far, it means you care deeply about raising children who are emotionally mature, spiritually grounded, and purpose-driven—even in a culture of chaos and confusion.
You won’t always get it right.
Your kids won’t always understand your heart.
But God sees your effort. And grace fills every gap.
You’re not alone.
And you’re not failing.
You’re in the long game where love wins, faith roots deep, and your legacy lives on.
Closing Note
Thank you for taking this journey with me. May you parent with vision, lead with grace, and love with consistency no matter how loud the world becomes. Truth is still truth. And your child is still in God’s hands.
