As parents, we all wrestle with the same question: Are we doing enough to prepare our children for the challenges they’ll face? The world is constantly trying to shape their identity, push its values, and drown out the truth of who they really are. In a culture that fights for their hearts and minds, the most powerful thing we can do is ground them in faith—giving them a foundation so strong that no outside influence can shake it.

Early in the bible we get the complete life narrative of a man named Moses. One of the most defining moments in Moses’ life was when he refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter (Hebrews 11:24-27). In the eyes of the world, his decision to disassociate with Pharaoh would have been crazy—being Pharaoh’s son meant power, privilege, and status. But Moses knew it also meant embracing a life tied to idolatry and oppression, denying his true heritage as a Hebrew. His decision not to conform didn’t come from nowhere—it was the result of something deeply rooted in his heart. Though he was raised in Pharaoh’s palace, his true identity had been shaped years before by his mother, Jochebed. She whispered in his ear, "You are not an Egyptian; you are a Hebrew. You belong to God."

Jochebed had only a few years to raise Moses before he was handed over to Pharaoh’s household. But in that short time, she instilled an identity in him that Egypt could never erase. Her faith and influence remind us that raising children in faith isn’t just about teaching them right from wrong—it’s about shaping their identity in Christ so that when the world tries to claim them, they know who they truly are.

Intentionally Speak Truth Over Your Children Daily

Jochebed didn’t have much time with Moses, but she made every moment count. She continually reminded him who he was in God’s eyes.

• Speak life over your children every day. Tell them, "You belong to God. You are loved. You have a purpose."
• Use scripture as affirmation: "You are a child of God" (1 John 3:1).
• Be intentional—by the time your child turns 12, you will have spent 75% of the time you’ll ever have with them under your direct influence.

Protect Your Children from Corrupt Environments

Egypt’s culture was filled with idolatry, oppression, and sin (Exodus 12:12). Jochebed knew that her child was not meant to conform to Egypt’s ways, so she took bold steps to protect him.

• Guard what influences your children—what they watch, listen to, and learn.
• Teach them to recognize and reject worldly values that conflict with their faith (Romans 12:2).
• Provide a faith-filled home environment where God’s truth is spoken regularly.

Trust God with What You Cannot Control

Jochebed had to let go of Moses, placing him in a basket and trusting God with his future (Exodus 2:3). She didn’t know how God would work, but she had faith that He would.

• Pray over your children daily and trust God to lead them.
• When your children grow and make their own decisions, release them in faith, knowing that God’s truth remains in them (Proverbs 22:6).
• Remember, the seeds you plant in your children’s hearts will not return void.

Moses grew up in Pharaoh’s palace, surrounded by wealth, power, and influence—but he never forgot who he truly was. 

When the time came, he chose faith over comfort, God’s purpose over worldly success (Hebrews 11:25-26). This was because of the truth his mother had instilled in him.

Parents, your influence matters. Speak truth, protect their faith, and trust God. The world will try to claim your children, but when you raise them in faith, they will know who they truly are: children of God.