Sunday January 3, 2021.
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
1 Thessalonians 5: 11 (NLT)
I once had a neighbor who would always complain about his sons behavior. He sounded very sad that his son; a teen of about 13 or 14 at that time, was growing up into an irresponsible young man.
So, one evening when I was having a man-to-man chit chat with him, he began to narrate to me what he’s been through in life, how he began to fend for himself at a very tender age, doing menial jobs and similar stuffs.
I was so inspired and moved by his story. At a point, I asked him; “sir, have you ever shared these stories with your son?” His answer was in the negative! I encouraged him to try and share these stories with his son. I told him that doing so could make his son behave more responsibly. He promised me he would.
The same encouragement and piece of advice I gave to that neighbor, I give to you reading this today.
Stories of what you have been through could be just be what that your dissenting son or daughter needs. Such stories have the capacity to encourage and build your child up.
Let me sound a note of warning; make sure you are sincere, make sure the story you share is not filled with lies and half truths. Your child will see through it.
Think & Act: …such stories have the capacity to encourage and build your child up.
Prayer: In the name of Jesus, I receive grace to be honest and sincere with my children. Amen!
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