Loving Our Grown-Up Children
Comedian Henny Youngman used to say, “I’ve got two wonderful children—and two out of five isn’t bad.”
When children reach adulthood, most parents have an opinion about how their offspring have “turned out.” Some are proud of everything their kids have done, while other parents express misgivings or disappointment about the choices their children have made. How can we continue a positive parenting role after the birds have left our nest?
In 1 Corinthians 13, often called “the love chapter” of the Bible, Paul writes that the greatest gifts of speaking, understanding, and sacrificial service are worthless without love (vv.1-3). Love itself is the foundation of winsome behavior, and its influence never ends. “Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails” (vv.4-8).
When our children no longer seek our advice, they still value our love. In every stage of parenting, it’s not only what we say but what we do that counts.
— David C. McCasland
May God in mercy grant to us
A home where Christ holds sway,
Where peace and joy from heaven above
Abide from day to day. —Crane
A parent’s love never ends.
A home where Christ holds sway,
Where peace and joy from heaven above
Abide from day to day. —Crane
A parent’s love never ends.
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parenthood is a partnership w/ God... You are working w/ the creator of the universe in shaping human character and determining destiny.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord bless you with the to give them all their reasonable request and the Courage to deny them privilages you know will Do them Harm.. God Bless! Sis.Gem
Little children are blessing. Parenting your child is an important task in life. Do it with all the care and love. Love has a profound effect on the lives of children. The love given to a child is more important than any material goods a family can provide. It goes without saying that most parents love their children dearly. It is a very natural instinct seen in every parent. The effect of love must be evident in the speech and behavior of the parents. Children don't have the wisdom and insight to realize that even punishments and reproaches are signs of love. It is thus very important to display love to the child or at least inform him about it in subtle ways. Showing your baby that you love them is very important. Your baby needs to know that you care about them, this will help them grow up to be a happy person because if they feel like nobody loves them then their life will be much harder in the future. Give Love to our little angels....Divine
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