“Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.” (Proverbs 1:5 NIV)
Parenting young children calls for patience and discipline. Every day is full of teachable moments. At home, we try to mold them according to our beliefs and values. During school, we depend on teachers to educate and guide them.
In contrast, guiding grown children requires wisdom and a great deal of faith. Young adults may have a lot left to learn, but they are not very teachable. Their inexperience often leads to complacency and carelessness. It can be quite frustrating to be a powerless parent--to accept that our role has changed.
What are we to do as parents when our children are young adults? We too have a lot left to learn. Just as we handed them over to caregivers and school teachers when they were young, now, we must release them to the Lord. He is the best adviser, friend, mentor, guardian, and Father. We have to trust that God will continue working on them until they reach their full potential.
What are we to do as parents when our children are young adults? We too have a lot left to learn. Just as we handed them over to caregivers and school teachers when they were young, now, we must release them to the Lord. He is the best adviser, friend, mentor, guardian, and Father. We have to trust that God will continue working on them until they reach their full potential.
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” (Philippians 1:6 NLT)
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