Growing Up

Advent Devotional by Rachelle Richman

“Train a child in the way he should go, and when

he is old (grown) he will not turn from it.”

—Proverbs 22:6—

How many times in your adult life have you thought “Mom did know what she was talking about after all?” As parents, we are learning that it’s not as easy as we thought it would be. Giving our children rules, not letting them do what they want to do, and being disciplinarians is a tough job! We sometimes are so busy making/enforcing rules that we forget important things our children need just as much. Encouraging our children, praising them for their strengths despite their weaknesses, and enjoying their differences will help them become confident adults.
Today our children are plugged in to so many things, it becomes difficult to fit in 20 minutes of family time. Tonight, I challenge you to turn off the TV, iPod, music, computer, etc., and have a family night. It’s amazing how much you can get in tune with your kids in 20 minutes! Give our children a gift that lasts a lifetime . . . our unconditional love.

Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for my parents. Thank you for the life lessons they have taught me. Please help me be a great parent to my children. Amen