As a Christian parent, I have a huge responsibility to raise my children in the discipline and instruction of Lord (Ephesians 6:4). At times, it seems like such an overwhelming task. Looking at my own life-long struggles and spiritual weaknesses…all the times I’ve failed the Lord, I often feel like Moses standing in front of that burning bush (after the Lord revealed that he was the man to face Pharaoh) crying out, “Who am I?” (Exodus 3:11). Who am I to be entrusted with such a task? It’s a very humbling feeling to know that I will be responsible (before God and man) for how I have chosen to parent my kids.
Honestly, I don’t know how my parents did it: raising three children who became devout Christians, who then married devout Christians, and all of us are now trying to raise our kids by the same biblical pattern they did...that’s a pretty amazing record. I’m beginning to realize (more and more every day) the awesome inspiration my parents were to me while I was growing up…and the impact they have on me even now. My daughter is learning new words every day, and I have the opportunity (just like my parents did) to make sure some of the words coming from her 19-month old, jabber mouth have their origin in the absolute truth of Scripture.
These next few posts will serve as a reference point for my children when they grow older, as well as being a reminder to myself of how my decisions and actions will affect them. May God grant me the strength to be a good, Christian father.
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