Encouragement for the Journey of Parentingഉദാഹരണം

Encouragement for the Journey of Parenting

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What does long-distance swimming have in common with parenting? As it turns out, a lot. We’re all familiar with the adventurous breed of athletes who feel compelled to test their strength, endurance, and skill by competing in what has come to be known as “extreme sports.” But it’s really nothing new. People have been challenging themselves against the elements for years.

Some of the most famous accomplishments of the last century involved long-distance swimmers conquering the open waters of the English Channel, 23 miles wide at its narrowest point. A distance of this length can take as many as eight to ten hours when the conditions are good and an astounding twenty hours or more if the weather deteriorates! Facing wind, cold, darkness, and buffeting waves, a swimmer’s trajectory is never in a straight line, and the distance covered can dramatically increase. They must constantly change their strategy, make course corrections every few strokes, and routinely evaluate existing conditions.

Sounds a lot like parenting, doesn’t it? Even for believers, raising children rarely happens in a straight line, especially when it feels as though we’re being buffeted by a culture threatening to knock our family off course. It can certainly be a daunting challenge. And that’s why strong parenting requires routine adjustments in light of a child’s development and maturity. We may need to tweak our approach as the child’s school environment changes, their social values blossom, or in response to the ever-changing influences of the entertainment world. And through it all, turn to God and ask for His help and wisdom.

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Encouragement for the Journey of Parenting

Parenting can be hard, but it’s also the most important thing you can do! Get biblical encouragement and advice for the highs and lows of parenting with this 7-day devotional. You’ll read about the importance of being a wise parent and how to step into your role for your kids’ future.

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