Independence

Parenting by the Word of God

As a parent, how much independence should you allow your child? 

First, recognize that an adolescent's desire for privacy does not always spell trouble.  It is a normal part of growth.  Privacy help adolescents test their wings as they develop their own friendships and think through their problems using the power of reason.  Let's look at Proverb 15:28.  It says, "The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil."

Second, realize that attempts to micromanage your adolescent's life may lead to resentment and rebellion.  Parents read Ephesian 6:4.  "And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord."

Third, if there is a matter to discuss with your adolescent, listen to his or her concerns.  Share with your adolescent that you will allow him or her a measure of privacy as long as your trust is not betrayed. 

Remember parents, Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Train Up A Child

Dawn Taylor ღ

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The Missing Link in Child Rearing

God's instruction to parents is very clear.  "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.  And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart.  You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up".
 (Deuteronomy 6:5-7). 

The implication is really clear: Only when we hold right principles in our hearts can we, as parents, successfully instill them in our children.

Be Richly Blessed!

Train Up A Child

Dawn Taylor ღ

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An Parent's Urgent Plea for Help in Trouble

Being a parent and going through the stumbles of life and all other things that life brings daily.  At some point in time we all become heavily stressed, overworked and overwhelmed with our life issues.  During these times seek the Lord's face through His word and prayer.

Save me, O God!  For the waters have come up to my neck.  I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing; I have come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.  I am weary with my crying; my throat is dry; my eyes fail while I wait for my God.  Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink.  Let not the floodwater overflow me, nor let the deep swallow me up and let not the pit shut its mouth on me.  Draw near to my soul and redeem it, for I am full of heaviness.  Let your salvation, O God, set me up on high.  I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving now and forever more.

In Jesus Name, Amen.....

Be Richly Blessed!

Train Up A Child

Dawn Taylor ღ

www.prayer4every1.com

When God Is Welcome in Your Home

When God is welcome in your home, oh, what a haven it will be, for family is so special.  Of this I'm sure you will agree!  A mother is more nurturing, and a father truly cares; A son and daughter more obedient when a family lifts their hearts in prayer.  A sister is more fun to share with and a brother stands by when you're in need; A family blossoms like a garden when love is in each seed. There seems to be plenty of healthy laughter and many a listening ear; When a family yields to God's great love, He'll guide through every fear.  So extend your hands heavenward and ask God to come inside, for it you bend unto His Holy Will in your home and heart He will abide.

Linda C. Grazulis....

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