Christian Parenting Perspective

    As a mom of two little kiddos, there are times I doubt what I am doing is accomplishing anything.  Why clean up toys when they will end up right back to where they are now?  Why fix a big meal when it's not appreciated?  There a lot of doubts and questions to am I doing anything good.  Sometimes I wonder if I am doing enough as a mom.  Have you ever felt that way?

     A few weeks ago I was driving down to Devine's Corn Maze to get some corn to put up.  I had Cora in the car with me.  This is not the first time that we have driven down the main highway or gone this route.  As we are passing the Drive-In movies Cora enthusiastically says from her carseat, "Look mom, it's the wall of Jericho!"  I chuckled and tried my best to explain to her what a drive-in is.  

     Looking back at this moment, I realized that my child is learning and understanding the Bible stories we've been reading to her.  Every night, my husband and I try our best to allow time to read a few books to our kiddos.  Now, this doesn't always work for various reason but when we can, it's a blessing.  (That is once you get through the 200+ follow-up questions that come from a three year old.)  

      I had purchased some new books for the kids to read at bedtime that are faith based.  (Sadly, this isn't a very easy task.)  One of the books is about Joshua and the wall of Jericho.   Cora loves to sing "Joshua fought the battle of Jericho" and we sing this pretty often.  So to be driving down the road, for her see a wall standing the middle of the field and think it's the wall of Jericho, I was impressed.  I  was also excited because the songs and stories that Cora has been learning are starting to be applied to her life. 

      I say all of this to encourage parents and grandparents.  Your child is learning and comprehending (in their own way) what you are teaching them.  Do not get discouraged and let Satan tell you that you aren't doing a good job.  Scriptures tell us, "for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.  Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of crooked and twisted generation, among who you shine as lights in the world." (Philippians 2:13-15)

     God is working His will in your life and that trickles down to your children's life.  So don't get discouraged or overwhelmed that what you are doing to enhance your children's spiritual life is not enough.  Listen for God to speak to you and do His will...it's all about Christian Parenting Perspective.   Shine your light!