This year, I have been walking us through what I call “The Seven Ripples of Life.” The idea is simple: once Jesus, The Rock, enters into our heart, He begins to transform each of these different areas as we grow to be more and more like Christ. We now find ourselves focused on Balanced Parenting, learning to give our children the freedom to be children, while guiding them towards maturity in Christ. I have written several articles about this Ripple also, but what I have been trying to do is not repeat myself, so you can check those teachings on my website under “Weekly Encouragements,” if you’d like.
Parenting is probably the most challenging “job” for any human, and yet it can be the most rewarding privilege also. Too often those of us who already have offsprings, probably wish that they came with a manual…well, they kind of do, right? The best way we can learn the correct way to shape our children into good and helpful citizens, who follow God as closely as possible, is simply by learning, and then following, how our Holy Father raises us. This week, let’s focus on how our God treats and deals with us, His children, and pray for Him to help us imitate His Love and Wisdom too. I know all too well that this road is paved with all sorts of bumps and bruises…but if we learn to love the way God does, then we will be able to get through any challenges.
<>< Peace, Diane
