Too many parents seek to fulfill their own ambitions and dreams by identifying themselves with their children and living their lives through them.
This vicarious attempt to find fulfillment always leads to frustration and disappointment because the children rarely meet such expectations and leave home so soon.
It also places them under an intolerable demand of performance standards that they are physically, emotionally, or mentally incapable of attaining.
Perhaps the most difficult biblical principle to apply as a parent is the need to accept your children as they are.
Your true source of identity is in Christ, not your children.
Your child may not be as physically or mentally capable as you would like, but if you realize that he is God's possession and not yours, you can accept him for who he is. The practice of this truth can liberate your children from the fear of rejection and failure.
If you as parents have not formally given your children over to the Lord, why not do it now?
Don't forget to do so this morning or evening!
Not by mere saying it!
Win them over for Christ!
Apostle Julius Ikhide-Iyke Etaifo
Nation Of Grace Ministries
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Have a good morning!
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