Preparing my child for the future without me is the ultimate goal of my parenting.

Psalm 127:4-5 NASB
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They will not be ashamed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.

Trust them with responsibility.

Luke 16:10 NLT
If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.

Build into them resiliency.

Proverbs 24:16 NLT
The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again.But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.

Discipline them with consistency.

Proverbs 29:17 ESV
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.

Punishment = penalty for the past

Discipline = correction/training for the future

Proverbs 13:24 NLT
Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.

Proverbs 19:18 NIV
Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death.

Love them with ferocity.

Ephesians 4:32 NCV
Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ.

1 Corinthians 13:7 CEB
Love puts up with all things, trusts in all things, hopes for all things, endures all things.

What is the purpose of arrows? To keep them stored away, safely, far from harm, all polished up, in a display case???
They are to be launched from a bow at 250-300 feet per second (200 mph), hopefully with deadly accuracy to take down their target!
Talk about shooting at a deer…all of the doubts, fears…that’s how you feel as your kids are about to leave your home!

1 Corinthians 13:7 MPV (Modern Parent Version)
Love puts up with stupid kids shows…over and over again, trusts in their child, hopes for their best future, and endures every trend or phase with the grace of God!

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