Untalented written: Parenting

Responsible parenting is no mean task. It's not a job for a lazy, selfish or an important parent. It is a daunting task because the well-being of a child is the well-being of a society. That child under your care today might be a president, a pastor, or a pediatrician tomorrow. What kind of leader or professional would you want him to be, a corrupt or virtuous one? If all parent today decides to bring up children in the way of the Lord and groom them in every facet of life, imagine the king society we will have in the nearest future. Parenting is one task every parent must take seriously.

As a parent, the task before you is not just to raise independent and functional adults, but also to raise children who will have a vibrant spiritual life and godly character whether you are present or not. It is unfortunate that many children become wayward because their parent fail to impact them in a godly way. These parents are busy running the rat race that they abdicate their parental responsibilities to their children, leaving them at the mercy of the church, school and the society. God frowns at this. He demands that every parent personally brings up their children in the way of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4).

To raise godly children in this godless world, you will need a lot more than parenting tips and principles gleaned from books. You need help from the greatest parent and "The Father of all... " (Ephesians 4:6). He owns both you and child you care (Ezekiel 18:4). He knows what you need to give you child the best upbringing. So, partner with God; it saves you worries and needless stress. You need god to guide you through every stage of your child's development; you need his wisdom, tact, patience and strength to raise godly children.

Partnering with God is only possible if you have a relationship with him. God will not hear your cry for help if you are still a sinner. Therefore, you need to surrender your life to God in repentance today. Forsake your sins and be cleansed in the blood of the lamb. Also, be ready to play your own part by teaching your children, showing good examples, loving them and interceding for them.

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