“Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.” Heb. 12:11
Today’s Christian Daily Devotional
Ok.This is what the Bible says about parenting. Read it again. I think the main problem I have with so many parents these days is that so many ONLY want to do “fun” things with their children.
Disciplining children is not “fun”. You will not be the “popular parent” if you are the only one who does it.
But, if you do, your rewards will come. It might be years before you see the fruit of your efforts, but your child (and their future spouses) will thank you one day. The reward for you is: Your child will understand that there are consequences for their actions. You might keep them out of jail by instilling them with the fear of God (and you) now.
Invest in your children and think of their future, don’t just do what is easy for the moment. You are contributing to all of society when you follow the wisdom of God’s Word, and He will be watching and smiling down on that!
“Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you so much for the family. You have blessed us with a child that is headstrong and determined to do things their way. I realize that this rebellion is human nature. I ask that you give me the wisdom of God to discipline my child the way your Word tells me to do. I have tried it before, and failed because I don’t want to be the bad guy. I realize that by not following the Bible, I am not being the best parent I can be for my child. Help me to be and do just that. Give me the power to stay consistent in my discipline and Bible reading so that I will not confuse my child. I love my baby so much, I ask that you lead me in how to parent them.
In Jesus’ precious name, so my child can be a strong and healthy person for you, Amen.”