Read with the Children

 

My missionary daughter is teaching many Ecuadorian people right now.  

They are in severe poverty but delighting in the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

With joy in her voice and sparkle in her rhymes she told us of one woman whose toddler niece loves the scripture study they do together.  

Sitting on the porch or in the park, they find a place and study as a group.  No matter who is reading, she wants to hold the book and she watches as the adults use their finger to guide to them proper passage and read aloud .  

This woman is recognizing the beauty and duty of teaching children to come to the Savior through the scriptures. 

She already embodies the understanding that, as Nephi taught,  they are for "the learning and profit  of my children". 

President Cheryl C Lant further admonished, "How blessed is the child whose parents base their lives on the teachings in the scriptures! There is absolutely nothing more important we can do for our families than to strengthen them in the scriptures. Parents, call your families together to read the scriptures, and work to make it possible in your busy family schedules. Children, respond quickly and happily when you are called to scripture study."

There is nothing more important.

Strong words.

But they are our best bet for strong families.