There is one thing I want to say about mothers, predominantly Christian mothers. It’s how they keep praying for their children and husbands. It’s such an awesome practice. But there’s something called praying the right way for your child as a mother.
One of the most exciting things about being a youth is that you can do so much in those years. Some people use those times to engage in secular entertainment, adversely affecting them later in life. Others use those years to know God more intimately, which pays off later in life. Choices are more powerful than what statistics say. So, to you, as a youth reading this, what are you doing with your life?
You are not God’s co-equal. He existed even before the beginning of time. So, if He chastises you, you should take it seriously.
As scripture has said in Proverbs 13:24, whoever spares the rod hates their children. The laws of your country may frown upon using rods, like a cane or belt, to discipline your child. But I believe the principles in the Bible supersede what human laws say. Don’t keep silent on your children or watch them go wayward. No! Discipline them very well. They will thank you later in their lives.
Dear father, do not exasperate your child. In other words, do not intensely frustrate your child. If you keep doing something the child doesn’t like that is meant to fulfil your selfish need instead of the good of all parties involved, stop it. You represent Christ in the home. Be careful to do that work diligently.
You may have determined in your heart not to repeat your dad’s mistakes, which is good. But it won’t happen by merely making that decision in your mind. You need to work it out. Lead your home. Let your house serve the Lord–from yourself to your littlest kid.
Make your marital rest place more than merely a house but a home. And as a spinster, it’s less about depending on a man to come and marry you but more about how to obtain wisdom to build your home with your man in the future.
No loving parent chastises their child to drive them away but rather to bring them back onto the right path. Similarly, God’s chastisement is not meant to condemn us but to lead us to repentance and restoration. As His children, we must recognise His authority over us and submit to His loving correction, trusting that it is for our ultimate good.
Friend, I want to tell you that ardently following Jesus will cost you some close relationships. Not all issues between parents and believing children are evil. Some are meant to be so for God’s will to prevail. So, just in case you are having such experiences, resolve it and let your parents know that God’s will is superior to theirs.
Since you’re God’s child as a believer, regardless of your rank in the Spirit, you are still subject to His disciplinary actions if He has to do it to you to straighten your life.
You shouldn’t give yourself to everything and everybody while leaving your family aside. Sometimes, withdraw from all things that take your time to spend quality time thinking about making Christ known in your family‘s daily activities.
God is wise. He knew that the only thing that can stand the test of time without being subject to change is His Word. That is why He said, through Paul, that parents, fathers especially, must bring children up in the training and admonition of the Lord.
