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1. I have the right to dictate our children’s future: we don’t have any right/capacity to choose for our children however we can plant seeds and nurture deep in them so that they will be rooted in Truth. Knowing the TRUTH empowers them to make the BEST decision.
2. I am not responsible for what my children become: we are 101% responsible. Although we are not to dictate yet our role to TRAIN, that is modelling, nurturing…cannot be overlooked. Our children’s external behaviour reflects what has been planted deep inside of their hearts therefore we need to be intentional about the planting.
3. Its too early to talk to my children about….: it has been researched that what our children believe as a child influences their thoughts as they grow into adulthood and later becomes part of them. Therefore, the earlier we start, the better for us. What hinders us most of the time is FEAR – fear can cause us to be restrictive, legalistic, secretive, and overly sheltering. To be clear, fear can be healthy however it can be dangerous and counterproductive when it comes to parenting.
4. My child is perfect and cannot do this or that: yes we all want to have the best children – however, they are work in progress just like us, their parents. Therefore, we need to be PREPARED to pick them up (be of assistance and not a judge) when they fall, that is when they make mistakes and guide them when their behaviour is below expectations.
5. Being a praying parents alone is all we need to be: yes prayer is the key and praying for our children is the best – however we are not meant to pray alone and thereafter fold our hands or close our eyes to every other things. We are to commit our children to God (their Maker) and also play our parts (as caretakers)
God help us all.
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