Encouraging/ Discipling children through God’s Word- Using a topical study

I don’t doubt that we all want to see our children feed upon the Word of God, build a relationship with Him, and bear good fruit to show. Now, I’m not going to pretend—I’m not a concrete black and white learner, so scripture memorization with little personal revelation, doesn’t work well with me. Up until this point we would read the Word together every morning and evening with the intent of reading the Bible all the way through as well as going through the yearly Parashah cycle. We would also occasionally play games or do bible crafts along with the readings. Although we would do these things, I couldn’t help but feel like God wanted more from us—first me, then my child. The question for me was, “How, especially if I struggle in this area myself, am I supposed to teach my child?” Well first, I began to pray. I spent adequate amounts of time sitting in my little corner on the sofa with my gel pens and journal. I wrote out prayers for family, friends, and myself. I wrote scriptures that were relevant to things I was going through and prayed them over myself and daughter. I journaled about my life and things I was going through in my spiritual and physical life. And what brought it all together for me was the DOODLING! I’m artistic at heart and love to use that side of me to doodle or draw relevant things, encouraging quotes or words, and little pictures that reflect in my journal. As I continued my journaling journey, a loved one gave me a beautiful little notebook with the scripture Jeremiah 29:11—"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to give you hope and a future”. Since I love to write and it was a special gift, I wanted to wait and ponder what I would use the notebook for. As time went on, I was led to pray for my daughter concerning her growth and development and I began pondering the biblical definition of purity. At this moment, I had gotten the idea that I would use that special little notebook to journal topical bible studies! What I learned about purity captured my heart and took me down a path that opened doors for not only myself but for my daughter too. Heartfelt repentance, rededication and commitment to His Word, integrity, courage, honor, trust, and probably more that I can’t even comprehend right now.
It’s been a blessing from God in more ways than one to start doing these topical studies and I would like to share with you two ways I’ve been able to implement it in my daughter’s life to encourage her in her own personal study and prayer time as well as using it as a rod of discipline when correction for her is needed.

Over the next few days, I’ll post:
1.) How I used the topical study of purity in the scriptures to encourage my daughter in her personal relationship with God.
I’ll include a link to the free downloadable journaling organization guide to help organize their topical study. Your child or student will need a notebook (preferably a composition notebook), markers, crayons, colored pencils, or gel pens (my favorite). A bible with scripture references. And will need to know how to read and write, although it’s possible to tailor it to your child’s specific needs.

2.) How I use a topical study of the scripture as a rod of discipline to correct my child’s behavior.
The materials will be the same EXCLUDING coloring material, for obvious reasons ?.