Reality does not displace faith; rather, being realistic will help anyone make a well-informed decision as to what to trust God for and how to align one’s faith with getting it done.
Do not hesitate to seek appropriate help, and that also applies to paying attention to yourself and seeking help when you need it; asking for help is about simplicity and not vulnerability.
Many parents do not know how to press into the fulfillment of God’s promises for their children because they are rigid and not realistic enough to adopt the change and the new parenting skills that each phase of their child’s development requires. “New wine cannot be put into the old wine-skin.” This saying illustrates capacity […]
What are you saying to your child? What do you call him or her? What you consistently say to your child daily is a reflection of your perception of him or her, and if care is not taken, that child will not go beyond that because whatever you call him is what he will think of himself, and as a man thinks of himself, so is he.
What are you seeing in your child? You must be careful not to join the crowd to call your child negative names such as dullard, idiot, stupid, thieves, prostitutes, nonentities, addicts, crazy, and many more, as this will weaken your defense and strength to fight to see your child survive his challenges.
Patience and comparison do not align. God’s purpose for you in parenting might be different from that of your parents, siblings, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and others.