Parenting 101

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I am so excited about Spiritual Sundays. I like the sharing of wisdom from such wonderful friends. Please join in!
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The scripture I chose this Sunday is about parenting, because I see my teen kids growing up so fast. I am trying to guide them through biblical teachings and by giving them space to grow. Parenting is something that takes a lot of attentiveness and prayer. The Bible is our Manual/Handbook for parenting. Eventhough I'm a single mom, I am so glad that I am not raising them alone because our sweet Jesus Christ is the man of our house!
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These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
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We are so blessed that Father God is such a patient and loving parent. He is giving us the checklist on how to raise our own kids. God doesn't expect us figure this out by ourselves. He doesn't make different rules for different people. His expectations are exactly the same for everyone. The rules don't change. I consider the Ten Commandments as "Parenting 101", fundamental and foundational. God is also telling us to be in constant communication with our kids. How many times are we so rushed or exhausted to listen to our children? I know they are a full-time job and they require so much attention. But God is specific to say that we must communicate with them at all times. Also, as easily as we buy designer name brand clothing, let us be sure that we wear our faith for everyone to see. Brand your home, yourself, and your children with the Holy Trinity.
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Amen!
Yoli