Dr. Mike Woods traveled from Chicago to Georgia to watch his adult son perform, arguing that parents must show up for their kids throughout life. He says shaping identity takes more than Sunday school: it requires intentional prayer, purposeful planning, and a systematic approach to nurturing purpose and faith.
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Hey, what's up, family? Good morning. Had a great night here in Chicago. It's cold up here, man. Just like the Midwest, right? Headed back to Georgia this morning. And last night was great, man. No ministry, no business. I came for the simple purpose to support my son. I try to, as much as possible, show up for my children, even in their adult lives. Uh, it means something, man. And to watch them do their thing, uh, it's just so fulfilling. So I had a good night. I was sitting there watching him perform last night and something came to me, right? I was just watching him operate in who he is, identity. As a parent, guys, especially you young parents, let me share something with you. It is so important that you shape the identity of your children early. The Bible says, train up a child in the way that they should go, and when they're old, they won't depart from And that's not just throwing them in Bible, Sunday school, and all of that stuff. It's really praying about their purpose, how they fit in life, and creating a regimented, systematic approach to making sure that they are able to honestly fulfill that. I'm getting in an Uber. And when that happens, family, you know, you can kind of guarantee they won't depart from the church or that. I love y'all. Y'all be blessed. Pray for me as I fly out. Peace.