tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858170935046417472.post2084808753648402720..comments2023-10-14T04:20:49.096-05:00Comments on Faith's Firm Foundation: Timely Tips on Tuesday: Training in 1st-Time ObedienceWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230575436747893912noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858170935046417472.post-21533094998445641542011-03-11T19:43:02.650-06:002011-03-11T19:43:02.650-06:00Christina,
It is a common malady of parenthood tha...Christina,<br />It is a common malady of parenthood that we plow ahead at full speed, and then we step off the gas and coast, and pretty soon we don't realize that we're not going forward--we've really lost time on the road! We need to step on the gas again, if we're going to keep going forward! (A little automotive analogy--isn't that appropriate?) We're all like that. We need reminders:)<br />Good to hear from you!<br />WendyWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230575436747893912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858170935046417472.post-17152306662135060542011-03-11T18:28:26.547-06:002011-03-11T18:28:26.547-06:00Thank you for the reminder, Wendy. It has inspire...Thank you for the reminder, Wendy. It has inspired me to keep plugging away. When I'm tired I tend to let things go some. Then I wonder why everything isn't going as smoothly as I think it should. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />ChristinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858170935046417472.post-76442677714201269532011-03-08T08:07:50.204-06:002011-03-08T08:07:50.204-06:00Briana,
Oh, can I relate! I know from experience t...Briana,<br />Oh, can I relate! I know from experience that it's the consistency which is the hardest thing, but also so important! We get busy! We get distracted. Many, many things conspire to get us away from staying on track in raising and disciplining our children the way God wants and we know we should. That's every parent's story. What you do about it when you notice yourself slacking off is the difference. You have to reteach and relearn, ask their forgiveness, and God's, and be diligent again! They will benefit (you, too!). For me, a lot of times I had to stay home more, so that we had more consistency in training. Don't ever forget that there's a spiritual battle involved! Satan doesn't want you to raise Godly seed (children). He wants your fruit to be spoiled, small, and sparse (that you'll not increase & have as few children as possible)! We must fight in God's strength, asking Him for help--that's the only way. And don't forget the 3-legged stool of parenting: PRAYER--EXAMPLE--TRAINING! Prayer (on your knees) is the first thing.<br /> Thanks for your thoughts, Briana.<br />I have not been praying for you as I should, but I will now! You're on the frontlines, and in the heat of the battle!<br />Remember, God is fighting for you!<br />Blessings,<br />Mrs. GunnWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230575436747893912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858170935046417472.post-65789753516652328002011-03-08T07:15:49.626-06:002011-03-08T07:15:49.626-06:00The Lord has really be convicting me in this area ...The Lord has really be convicting me in this area of EXPECTING first time obedience in my children. I have become tired and I don't want to be the threatening, repeating parent. Thanks for the great reminders! About a year ago we finished doing "Growing Kids God's Way." We noticed a huge change in our children and in us as parents. How soon we forget and fall into old habits. It seems like their has been many times in our 4 years of parenting that I feel like I have re-teach/re-learn. I always feel like child-training is harder on the parent than it is the child. Children will rise to the standard, we just need to hold that standard steady and firm. I appreciate you writing on this subject, I need the reminder and the encouragement. If you think of it, I would covet your prayers. I need to remember the eternal perspective, if I don't train them to obey me, then they will not know how to obey our Heavenly Father. God has entrusted us with 2 of His children and I don't want to take that lightly. We feel blessed and privileged. Again, thanks for the encouragement!<br />BRIANATiemannFamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005042842292621007noreply@blogger.com