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.