BUT, it's not about you! Our children will go out into this big world and they'll need the proper tools to be productive adults. They need to honor the Lord and you for the life they've been given. They will need to respect authority, have self-control, and be disciplined in their actions, words, and deeds. If we don't enforce rules and boundaries they won't have any idea..
- why they can't hold down a job
- why they aren't given promotions
- why they can't get ahead
- why they aren't respected by their spouse
- why their friends won't stick with them
- why they aren't living the good life
- why God isn't answering their prayers
- why they are having to endure hardships and trials
"Teach them His decrees and instructions, and show them the way they are to live and how they are to behave." Exodus 18:2
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6
I just was on your previous blog and found this link to your new one. I was very pleased to find it. I like that you share the importance of being a Christian role model to both your children and others. Thanks for sharing this, because I don't know that it's always said enough. Debra Seiling http://bible-passages.blogspot.com and http://christian-overeaters.blogspot.com
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DeleteAmen to this one. It's so good to hear your thoughts on raising your son. I can't imagine how hard it would be to be raising a child as a single parent because it hard enough with two parents. However, I can say that you are amazing and doing a great job as a single parent.
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Only time will tell, LeAnn. Every day I have to place my son in God's hands, and pray that what I've taught is used to bring Him glory. Thank you again for stopping by, my precious friend.
DeleteI have to agree about discipline/expectations. We are struggling with our 8 1/2 yr old. It's harder when he has friends who are allowed to do/say anything they want. We are extricating ourselves from a family where the mother openly say's she's given up disciplining her 17 year old and her 9 year old. The youngest is blatantly rude. We have been explaining to our ds that discipline is for him, for his future, for him to have the best life possible. Thank you for your words.
ReplyDeleteThat's the real sad part, when parents give up. It's like saying you're giving up on your child's soul. Much prayer is needed for parents now days because these children are the future.
DeleteLynda.
ReplyDeleteI love your style.
I am so happy that I found your inspiring and lovely blog through NOBH and I'm looking fwd to getting acquainted with you and your son through the blogosphere.
Thank you for the comment on my post recently.Have a wonderful day!
Peace
~Chris
( at Campfires and Cleats)
Bless you Chris. What a wonderful world the blogosphere is bringing all of us together. There's never a shortage of "friends" to meet.
DeleteUnless someone has done the single parent thing it can be very difficult to understand just how hard it is. My prayer after reading this and one of your latest post is that God will bring others into your life in ways that strengthen and encourage you to keep on keeping on...and that you will not grow weary n doing good.
ReplyDeleteMay the peace of God be with you!
God is good and has blessed me with many who lift me and encourage me. Thank you for the kindness your words have brought also. Single parenthood is not for the faint of heart.
DeleteIt is not easy to be a single parent.
ReplyDeleteI was a single parent many years ago with my eldest two boys. And I agree 100% that single parents need to remain firm and steadfast. At the time I had many other single moms in my circle of friends, and many of them repeatedly gave in to the pressure by letting their children get away with so much...it is not always easy, but I commend you for sticking to your convictions, and even sharing about it with us.
(found you on NOBH)
God bless you. Being a single parent is not easy. I was one for many years. I love what you wrote, and agree wholeheartedly! Found you through NOBH, and am now following you via GFC. Have a great day!
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