Over these many years we have birthed 5, count them, 5 children. All are now grown and on their own. All seem to be doing well.
If you are a parent, you know that this is much cause for rejoicing. Parenting is a tough row to hoe! Christian author James Dobson wrote a book, "Parenting isn't for Cowards". I never read the book, but do agree with the title.
As I have mentioned herein before, whenever I learn of a new parent, I encourage them to memorize Psalm 127. It tells us that we have little to do with how our kids turn out! It reminds us that children are a blessing- something that can be easily overlooked in the midst of temper tantrums.
Parenting is not innate. I think we can learn some good parenting ideas from good parents around us. G^d gives us some instruction in Scripture, though not as much, nor as specific as I would like. I'm sure there is a reason for the paucity and generality of this advice, and one day I'll understand.
So, let me offer a word of encouragement to all parents. Hang in there. Do your best, and leave it in G^d's hands.
Remember, "Children are a gift of the L^rd, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a mighty warrior, so are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them."
If you are a parent, you know that this is much cause for rejoicing. Parenting is a tough row to hoe! Christian author James Dobson wrote a book, "Parenting isn't for Cowards". I never read the book, but do agree with the title.
As I have mentioned herein before, whenever I learn of a new parent, I encourage them to memorize Psalm 127. It tells us that we have little to do with how our kids turn out! It reminds us that children are a blessing- something that can be easily overlooked in the midst of temper tantrums.
Parenting is not innate. I think we can learn some good parenting ideas from good parents around us. G^d gives us some instruction in Scripture, though not as much, nor as specific as I would like. I'm sure there is a reason for the paucity and generality of this advice, and one day I'll understand.
So, let me offer a word of encouragement to all parents. Hang in there. Do your best, and leave it in G^d's hands.
Remember, "Children are a gift of the L^rd, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a mighty warrior, so are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them."
Nicely put.
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