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.
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…
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…
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.
Anyone who will be able to see God’s desire in his or her child must be willing to cooperate with God through the virtue of patience, for without patience, it will be difficult to inherit God’s promises for your child and for you in parenting.