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
Shining God's truth across the world (Mt 5:16). When we lay down who we think we should be...we make room to become who God says we can be-His masterpiece to do the good works He planned long ago (Eph 2:10). Order the new devotional: Christian Insight for Life...for every day www.createspace.com/4222339
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