S.1 EP.14 - Parenting Thoughts
Join Carla in this insightful episode as she shares parenting insights from raising her teenage boy. Discover valuable advice and encouragement for moms striving to guide their children towards a Christ-centered life. Don't miss this empowering discussion that will inspire and equip you in your parenting journey.
Key Takeaways:
- We are NOT our kids’ saviors - Jesus is.
- We carry our experiences into the next generation in the way we parent.
- Kids are NOT mini adults. Make sure your expectations are appropriately matched to your child’s level of development.
- We have to choose to reflect Christ to our kids.
- We have to know that God chose us uniquely to parent the children He gave us and we are stewards of our kids’ lives!
- We have to approach parenting with a willingness to be humble.
- Don’t be afraid to partner with your child and to have the hard conversations with them as they wrestle with their faith. Their faith has to be THEIRS.
- Don’t be afraid to share your mistakes and your heart with your children.
- Don’t measure your kids’ faith by their outward behavior. Be after their hearts NOT their behavior.
- Let them see you practicing faith (reading your bible, praying, devotions)
- You are the primary influence and hold responsibility for your child’s heart for God - NOT the church
- It’s never too late to change course.
- Surrender your parenting and your kids to Christ daily
Affirmation
I am chosen and equipped by God in the raising of my children.
Key Scripture:
- Proverbs 22:6
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