❤️❤️ I dreamed of doing this with our kids, and even when they were babies my husband and I intended for it to be this way. Then every curveball possible was thrown at us from every direction nonstop, and it prevented our attempts at obedience to God. We only successfully accomplished what we intended to in fits and starts and it never t…
❤️❤️ I dreamed of doing this with our kids, and even when they were babies my husband and I intended for it to be this way. Then every curveball possible was thrown at us from every direction nonstop, and it prevented our attempts at obedience to God. We only successfully accomplished what we intended to in fits and starts and it never truly emerged as a strong, daily, family tradition. Because of that the difference in our kids’ lives is profound. I wish every day a do-over with the understanding and clarity that I have now. I hate that I didn’t have it when I was a young mother, nor anyone in my life to impress it upon me.
What I would say to any young mother out there: no matter how bad it is, no matter if you have no help from a single soul outside the walls of your home, no matter how much your sanity is strained within the home, no matter if you’re dealing with multiple kids with disabilities. don’t miss a single day of family prayer and Bible reading. No amount of friends and family and no amount of social, extracurricular, or academic enhancements in your child’s life will EVER play as critical of a role in their adulthood than prayer will. None of it matters as much as people will make you believe, but the foundation laid with God’s word WILL. I did everything right as a parent from the perspective of society and made sure my kids got the education they should have and the exposure to extra challenges and activities. I spent too much time ensuring access to social interactions and participation in sports, etc. It made NO difference in the end. Only when combined with God’s word can any of that truly be enrichment.
Heed my warning, embrace Janice’s example. Don’t settle for the regrets I now have.
❤️❤️ I dreamed of doing this with our kids, and even when they were babies my husband and I intended for it to be this way. Then every curveball possible was thrown at us from every direction nonstop, and it prevented our attempts at obedience to God. We only successfully accomplished what we intended to in fits and starts and it never truly emerged as a strong, daily, family tradition. Because of that the difference in our kids’ lives is profound. I wish every day a do-over with the understanding and clarity that I have now. I hate that I didn’t have it when I was a young mother, nor anyone in my life to impress it upon me.
What I would say to any young mother out there: no matter how bad it is, no matter if you have no help from a single soul outside the walls of your home, no matter how much your sanity is strained within the home, no matter if you’re dealing with multiple kids with disabilities. don’t miss a single day of family prayer and Bible reading. No amount of friends and family and no amount of social, extracurricular, or academic enhancements in your child’s life will EVER play as critical of a role in their adulthood than prayer will. None of it matters as much as people will make you believe, but the foundation laid with God’s word WILL. I did everything right as a parent from the perspective of society and made sure my kids got the education they should have and the exposure to extra challenges and activities. I spent too much time ensuring access to social interactions and participation in sports, etc. It made NO difference in the end. Only when combined with God’s word can any of that truly be enrichment.
Heed my warning, embrace Janice’s example. Don’t settle for the regrets I now have.
Thankyou Juju.
God hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass - Ephesians 1
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose - Romans 8
There was only ever one perfect man ...
the God Man.
The Puritans were probably the best Christians who ever walked the earth, and even they spoke of ...
Daily Failings.
You, me, King David, the Apostle Paul, we are all a bunch of sinners.
If you will permit me some personal advice ...
don't waste too much time on regrets, because ...
1. God is working all things, (including my stupid sins) together for His glory, and our good
2. There is TOO MUCH GREAT STUFF TO DO NOW ...
to waste time on the past.
eg. Do everything you can to constantly promote ...
Daily Family Worship ...
with the WHOLE FAMILY ...
5 minutes every morning
5 minutes every night
God Bless you sister