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Dear Parents,
We’ve already covered the fact that parenting doesn’t have to be a Lone Ranger kind of job—that it’s okay to have a few mentors and reinforcements.
But I’m sure you can recall a few times in your life as a parent when you’ve gotten some unwarranted advice or even scolding in regards to your parenting skills.
Most of this comes from well-meaning sources (your mom, sister, grandma, or an older friend), but it still doesn’t make it easy to take…or right. The video that accompanies this lesson will help you navigate these situations in a Godly and loving manner. It will also remind you of the all-important fact that God chose YOU to be your child’s parents.
He trusts you to do your best to raise up Godly young people to continue the work of his Kingdom here on Earth. So take heart, have courage, and know when to listen and when to smile politely and walk away. This video will also remind you of what a blessing it is to be chosen by God to share his creation with him. Thanks for being such a great parent,
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Thanks for being such a great parent,
Preschool Pastor
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Parents,
Hopefully by now you’ve watched the video on how to discern between good parenting advice and that which isn’t so good. Having older parents you look up to and who you can count on for advice, encouragement, and help is a great thing. A Godly thing.
But there are times when we are made to doubt our abilities as parents; times when people insert themselves into your family when they shouldn’t, times when criticism and ‘advice’ are given freely, yet unjustifiably, and times when you let the seeds of doubt sprout in your head and heart because of something you do (or don’t do). It happens to all of us. That’s just one of the non-perks of parenting. How you deal with these situations, however, makes all the difference in the world both for you and for your child. SO…*When you are criticized for how you parent, consider the motive behind the criticism.
If it really is out of love and concern, acknowledge it and explain that you don’t see things that way. If it’s out of jealousy or pettiness, ignore it, pray for confidence and courage, and go on. *If you are under continual or constant scrutiny (a mother, mother in-law, etc.), don’t run from the situation or ignore it. Let the person know you respect them, but that ultimately the children are yours to raise and you are doing so according to the way you and your spouse think best. Then tell them if they don’t want to risk further damage to your relationship, they need to keep their thoughts to themselves.
*Acknowledge that you just might be wrong or have something to learn in some cases. Again, this will often depend on the spirit in which you are spoken to. Think about what was said, pray about it, and let God speak to you. Ultimately, the choice is yours, but as long as you are following God’s voice and his Word in regards to loving, teaching, and disciplining your child, you can lay down each night knowing you’ve done well that day.
Remember…And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. ~Colossians 3:14.
When you love your children as Christ loves us, you are doing all you can.
Partnering with you,
Preschool Pastor
Video Script
Isn’t it fun to think about the fact that God allowed you to be the parent of your child?
I mean think about it, God doesn’t make mistakes, so when he was deciding who would care for your child, He chose you.
Wow, that’s a heavy thought isn’t it?
But do you know what else it is? It’s a freeing truth.
You see there are a lot of people who will have opinions about your parenting styles and your parenting decisions.
Whether it’s your mother in law, your minister, your neighbor, or even Dr. Phil. There is no shortage of folks trying to tell you what’s best for your child.
And I’m going to suggest to you that you listen and receive wisdom from those that you trust, but I’m also going to ask you to trust what God tells you the most.
There’s no doubt that you’re not going to get it all perfect in your parenting, but don’t ever forget that the God who is perfect has chosen you for this position.
That means that the whisper of His voice in your heart should ring much louder than the voice of any expert, family member, or teacher.
It’s kind of tempting to outsource our parenting responsibility, and to just do what other people are telling you to do. And sometimes God uses really wise people to show us how to parent our child.
But there will come a moment on your parenting journey where you believe in your heart that God is leading you to make a parenting decision that others might disagree with.
In that moment you’ve got to trust God’s parenting assignment. He chose you, and all you have to do is follow His leadership. He’ll take care of the rest.
You’ve logged more hours on this earth with your child than any other human being. When you look in their eyes you see so much more than the average person does. You know your child better than anyone. So who is more qualified to make a parenting decision than you? The answer to that is easy. No one.
One of my favorite words in the English language is “Encouragement”. It’s because the word kind of defines itself… to put “Courage in”.
My goal today is to encourage you and “put courage into you” to trust God. He chose you as your child’s parent, and that means that no one on this earth knows the heart of your child better than you.
Don’t ever forget that.
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Tweet One: It takes courage to be a great parent. #Courageousparenting #urchurchparentministry
Tweet Two: Don’t give up #Courageousparenting #urchurchparentministry
Tweet Three: When it comes to parenting advice consider the source #Courageousparenting #urchurchparentministry
Tweet Four: As for me & my house, we will serve the LORD #Courageousparenting #urchurchparentministry
Tweet Five: Parent your kids the way God wants you to #Couarageousparenting #urchurchparentministry
Tweet Six: Too much advice = too little help #Couarageousparenting #urchurchparentministry
Tweet Seven: The worse advice comes from people who think they know it all #Couargaeousparenting #urchurchparentministry
Tweet Eight:The BIBLE is the ultimate parenting handbook #Courageousparenting #urchurchparentministry
Tweet Nine: Don’t worry-you’re allowed a few parenting mistakes #Couarageousparenting #urchurchparentministry
Tweet Ten: Don’t be afraid to parent your child #Couarageousparenting #urchurchparentministry