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Embracing our Inability

2/12/2020

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When we approach parenting, we focus on our ability to be a parent and how we are going to influence and "cultivate" these little hearts God has entrusted to us. What an incredible responsibility!  If we try to carry this responsibility on our own, we are going to end up frustrated and discouraged. As Paul David Tripp says in his parenting devotional, we need to acknowledge our inability to "change" our kids.

We need to understand that ultimately it is God who will work in their lives, and we are instruments to be used by Him. When we make that admission, a weight is lifted from our shoulders. We are to love, guide, direct and speak truth in our children’s lives and let our mighty God use that to work His transformations.

Children are only lent to us by God for a short while (and my, does it go fast!). We are imperfect parents partnered with a loving God. As I watched my oldest son say his wedding vows, I realized that my parental control has completely transitioned to 100% God control. I trust God and His future plans for my son. As 2 Corinthians 12:9 reminds us, God’s grace is sufficient and made perfect in our weakness. Do you struggle with acknowledgement of inability in your parenting? Feel free to share and comment!

​---Mindy @ Little Leaders (mother of 3)

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John @Little Leaders (father and grandfather) link
3/14/2020 10:03:36 am

Thank you for your insightful comments on parenting. I think I understand what you mean when you say that "parental control" transitions to "God control" when a son or daughter marries. Certainly, God's design for marriage is that the husband leaves his parents and cleaves to his wife to establish their new home. If our sons and daughters have been taught principles of love and reverence for God and love and respect for neighbor, then the outlook is bright for them to establish paths that will lead to blessing and satisfaction.

Given the understanding that the parent-son/daughter relationship ought to change after marriage, I am curious how you view the role of the parents toward the son or daughter and their spouses after they marry. For instance, can we find any guidance from biblical teaching that sheds light on how parents can have a positive role in lives of the next generation and beyond?

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