I was reading a book today called "A New Spirit Within You". The chapter I was on was teaching how we can use the guidence of the Spirit with our children. The author explains that our children are not only ours, but also God's children, and He loves them as much and more than we do. She explains that prayer and keeping the Holy Spirit close will help us know how to better parent our children, how to keep them safe, and how to teach them.
I have had fears and worries about someday becoming a mother, but this really comforted me. God knows perfectly how to raise up His children. He knows what each child will need at any given moment. If we rely soley upon our our knowledge, we may come up short. Every child is different and may require different discipline and teaching methods. Stay close to the Spirit and He will help you raise them up in the way they should go.
