Apart from finding myself somewhat insane, I really don't matter in raising my children. I really don't. They have been created by Someone so much more adept and creative at making people do what He wants them to do. He does it to make us better than we ever hoped. It may not be our idea of a perfect life. I tell that to my children. I WANT them to be happy. If I see in the future what they would like, I show then what to do now. They know what they want. They just want it NOW! God is the same way. He knows what would make us happy. Trust in HIM and listen.
I have come to know these things...
My children are in my care only for a while. They are here to make myself feel better about how I was raised. I remember thinking and I think saying, "If I was my mom, I'd do this better." Well, here's my chance.
They should be raised to do something life changing. Whether it is be to rule their own life ( in some cases, this is an absolute feat) or to rule the world. Raise them to be generous, kind, understanding, worldly and ever mindful they will be judged and tested at the end. Raise them as you would royalty.
Psalm 127
3 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,
the fruit of the womb a reward.
4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the children [1] of one's youth.
5 Blessed is the man
who fills his quiver with them!
He shall not be put to shame
when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
