Parenthood can be confusing. There are so many decisions that we are often left wondering, Did we make the right choice?
Which sleep and feeding schedule should we follow for our babies?
How should we discipline?
Should we homeschool our children or send them to public or private school?
And the decisions go on and on. As parents, it’s easy to feel that our children’s entire future depends solely on us making the right decision in any and every situation.
The good news, parents, is that we can breathe – everything about our kids’ future does not hinge on every. single. decision we make.
But the thing that matters most in raising our children is love…
Do we show our kids love through giving boundaries and consequences when they’re needed and follow through?
Do we tell our children to help with chores, not only because they’re required to, but also because it’s a way to love us and the Lord?
When correcting our kids, do we let them know that we’re working on the same things and are in this together, so they don’t feel like we’re constantly pointing our fingers at them?
Do we show our kids the love of Jesus by asking for forgiveness when we’ve treated them wrongly?
Do we teach them to care more about what the Lord thinks than others’ opinions?
Do we show our kids love by saying no to them at times, so they understand that the world doesn’t revolve solely around them?
Do we encourage them to be compassionate and reach out to the lonely, not because they have to, but out of love for the Lord and others?
Do we teach our kids to tell the truth not only because lying breeds consequences, but also because it hurts peoples’ hearts and the Lord?
