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Parenting will shape us in ways we can't imagine. It won't always be easy, but it is for our best.
Key Points:
- Having children puts things in perspective and makes the Bible’s metaphors of Christians as his children truly come to life.
- It’s not good for us to be without responsibility. Responsibility focuses the mind and helps us recognize that we must grow.
- Your children know you in a way that most people do not. We can fool other people, but we cannot fool our spouses and children.
- Marriage and parenting reveals our hearts, even parts we didn’t know were there.
Quote This:
Psalm 127:3-5 (NIV) Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What have you learned about yourself in marriage?
- What has surprised you the most about yourself as a parent? How have you been humbled as a parent?
- “It’s not good for us to be without responsibility.” Why do you agree or disagree with this statement? What do you see as your primary responsibilities as a parent?
- Is it true that we cannot fool our spouses and children? Explain how you have or have not seen this to be the case.
- Why is it powerful to admit when you’re wrong as a parent?
- Read Psalm 127:3-5. How have children been a blessing to you? How can you be more intentional in your parenting?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
