Saturday, November 21, 2009

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

11 comments:

  1. That 'branding' image is a great one! I want to memorise it and meditate on it...

    Your blog is behaving just right for me today! No jumping about at all.

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  2. This is very true , Great Post. Have a wonderful & blessed Thanksgiving ! 8~)
    ~Myrna

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  3. This was a really good post with some awesome truths in it. Communication is the most important thing with you and your teens right now. I think you are totally on the right road. Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving, Debbie

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  4. WOW, I love this post today. Brand your home with Holy Trinity, that awesome. Your scripture today is so important. Thank-you Yoli for sharing this wonderful post today.
    God Bless,
    Ginger

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  5. Yoli,

    Yes teaching your kids that Jesus is the head of your family even though they don't have a father in the home....they will always have a Father no matter where they are!! That is sooo Awesome! You are doing such a great job YOLI....You and the LORD together.....

    Bless you my friend

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  6. Thank you for this important post. Have a great Thanksgiving.

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  7. Wonderful advice. Raising kids isn't an easy task. Sounds like you have chosen the right path to lead your kids. And you're right. They do grow up fast. Ours are getting near 50. Unbelievable. Seems like yesterday they were in their teens.
    Blessings for a wonderful Thanksgiving week.
    Charlotte

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  8. I'm so glad there is no partiality with Him. Blessings to you and God bless.

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  9. I love what you wrote about Jesus being the man of the house. You sound very wise, following His Word. Happy Thanksgiving!

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