You're not alone in parenting-you've got God!

You're not alone in parenting...you've got God; He's got everything covered. You can't control how life happens to your children...but you can prepare them for life. Teach them how to call on the name of Jesus! Model your commitment to your intimate time with God-explaining this is where you receive Jesus' love & where He gives you His confidence to face hard things in life. Don't say..."all we can do is pray," instead say, "we have the privilege to pray-to enter the throne room of God Almighty & to be heard!" Walk out what you believe every day. Explain Jesus has overcome & conquered anything they will ever face-that doesn't exempt them from lonely times, being ridiculed or rejected, or having unfair things happen to them....but they can count on God's love to victoriously move them through each one of these adversities. Let them know you've been given the honor to parent them, you know God has good plans for them & they've got what it takes! Don't try to be the all knowing parent-you will back yourself in a corner. Be vulnerable & let them know you don't have all the answers but your Father God does & He will lead you in the right direction. Showing children this vulnerability is powerful because it allows them to witness your confidence in God's ability to provide for you & guide you in intense & important situations. Let them know you will always speak God's truth because He's entrusted you to do so & there's enough love in you supplied by God Himself to handle their anger towards you. Tell them you've been given the honor to parent them, but they belong to God & that makes you feel safe...because He's the greatest Superhero of all time! Be honest when they ask questions-explain things happen you can't control...but God's always in control & your confidence is in Him. Explain God doesn't promise they will not face danger, but He does promise...He will be with them during the danger. God commands His angels to watch over children & He's before all things-He holds everything together. You're not alone in parenting...you've got God-He's got everything covered & your children can call on the name of Jesus! (Jn 16:33, Isa 41:13, Dan 3:27, Isa 41:13, Ps 91:11-12, Col 1:17) 11/20/12CIFL-LMM