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Child Discipline … Limits with Love
In the Word
All your sons (children) will be taught by the Lord, and great will be your children's peace (Isaiah 54:13).
Of the Word
"It's the toughest job you'll ever love!" The Peace Corps slogan is right about their organization and about parenting.
Being a good parent takes energy and patience in a time when both seem in short supply. The job of parenting can be even more difficult when parents disagree on when and how to discipline. One parent may think it is best to be tough. The other may think it is time to lighten up. One shows love by giving consequences, the other by giving grace. What are parents to do? First of all, keep talking!
Set long range goals for your children's future well-being. Determine how your discipline style will affect those goals. Discuss what is best about each style of discipline and work for compromises that will ensure your children experience both love and limits.
Seek God's strength. Remember you are a team. Rely on the knowledge that God is blessing your efforts.
Walking with my Lord
Dear Lord, You have blessed us with children and with each other. Help us to work together to rear our children to be faithful servants in Your Kingdom. In Jesus' Name. Amen
Mustard Seed: With this Ring. Authors: Rev. Wes and Deaconess Sonja Baumeister. 16/28 ©2008 Lutheran Women's Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org
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