"The BEST GIFT...
...that a parent can ever give to his/her child is to love their wife/husband, always be on the lookout for she/he, respect her/him and be a good support to her/him..." (quoted by Dr Michael during his sharing on Raising Godly children)
I like that quote, together with many others which he shared which had brought greater insight to parenting Godly children. It has also once again affirms my decision of looking at a home-based job rather than an office job so I can spend more time with my kids which our good Lord has bestowed us.
Recently I've been using this quote alot "nib the butt while they are young cos it'll be harder to try and fix it when they grow older". I guess as I see my older boy going through this phase of his life, it has given me quite some "warning signs" that I need to do something about it and what is required of me is time - time to spend with him listening to what is actually feeling/ thinking inside of him, time to digest what he shares, time to give my input, and time to lead him towards Christ-like thinking...
Oh...and did I mention TIME is the key to the situation I am in so I can build purposeful relationship with my older which in turn the younger will also be blessed as he models after all that his older brother says or does.
With better time management (not having so many things on my plate), it gives me clearer focus on what I can do, and the amount of space I have to take deep breath (when they get on my nerves) without me having to react in the negative way (which will not be what God will do if He is in my situation! So undesirable!) Rather, I can take pockets of moment to think of constructive ways to turn all the ugly scenarios to something for the better!
Like another quote that John (who faciliated the parenting workshop 2 Sundays ago) used- "turn the children weakness into potential strength"...How true!
He added on to share how our make up and knowing our kids make up via DISC profile, can help us effectively connect with our children (even in discipline) and be aware of potential conflicts with them...wonderful application!
"Fathers (Mothers alike), do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord" ~ Eph 6:4
Father, may You lead us and guide us to do just that. Amen.
I like that quote, together with many others which he shared which had brought greater insight to parenting Godly children. It has also once again affirms my decision of looking at a home-based job rather than an office job so I can spend more time with my kids which our good Lord has bestowed us.
Recently I've been using this quote alot "nib the butt while they are young cos it'll be harder to try and fix it when they grow older". I guess as I see my older boy going through this phase of his life, it has given me quite some "warning signs" that I need to do something about it and what is required of me is time - time to spend with him listening to what is actually feeling/ thinking inside of him, time to digest what he shares, time to give my input, and time to lead him towards Christ-like thinking...
Oh...and did I mention TIME is the key to the situation I am in so I can build purposeful relationship with my older which in turn the younger will also be blessed as he models after all that his older brother says or does.
With better time management (not having so many things on my plate), it gives me clearer focus on what I can do, and the amount of space I have to take deep breath (when they get on my nerves) without me having to react in the negative way (which will not be what God will do if He is in my situation! So undesirable!) Rather, I can take pockets of moment to think of constructive ways to turn all the ugly scenarios to something for the better!
Like another quote that John (who faciliated the parenting workshop 2 Sundays ago) used- "turn the children weakness into potential strength"...How true!
He added on to share how our make up and knowing our kids make up via DISC profile, can help us effectively connect with our children (even in discipline) and be aware of potential conflicts with them...wonderful application!
"Fathers (Mothers alike), do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord" ~ Eph 6:4
Father, may You lead us and guide us to do just that. Amen.
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