Malady and Prescription

Malady and Prescription

Effective doses of Scripture for Parenting in real life

Poll

I place more expectations on my children than myself in work, family or spiritual growth.

• True, as any parent should , I am looking out for them

• True, but they have a better upbringing, so they should deliver more

• False, I have no expectations, they will reap what they sow

• True, but I am concerned it may be overwhelming for them at times

Open Ended

What scriptural wisdom do you have to share about "expectations" with the group?

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• Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice..... The greatest among you shall be your servant.

  Matthew 23:1‭-‬3‭, ‬11 ESV

• - develop yourself 

  - share your struggles to achieve difficult goals

  - be proud of them and let them be proud of you

Poll

My marriage is on a decline in show of affection

• Yes - it's comes with age

• Yes - honestly too tired with kids, work, ministry to engage. We don't even fight about this disconnect any more

• No, we are learning to find hobbies together and insist on making time for ourselves

Open Ended

What scriptural wisdom do you have to share about "declining affection" with the group?

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• Proverbs 21:5a

  The plans of the diligent lead to profit

     

• - plan to be attractive , and engaging

  - share your struggles to with intimacy

  - beleive God's word about his desire for one flesh

• Genesis 2:24That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.

  
  

Poll

I compare my children to others.

• True

• False

Open Ended

What scriptural wisdom do you have to share about "comparison" with the group?

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• Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

  James 1:17 

• - God's standards are our hope

  - discuss together if you see positive traits in others, how to replicate those if it's a value that God desires for his Children

Poll

My spouse and I struggle with agreeing on parenting decision, and Finances are a frequent point of friction in my home.

• True to both

• Only Finances

• Only parental decisions

• We have found a rhythm of decision making in all areas in our family

Open Ended

What scriptural wisdom do you have to share about "unity in marriage" with the group?

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• Psalm 133 

  How good and pleasant it is

      when God’s people live together in unity!  

  It is like precious oil poured on the head,

      ... For there the Lord bestows his blessing,

      even life forevermore.

Poll

I find myself yelling at my kids, they also yell at their siblings

• This is my daily reality - I love when kids are asleep

• Yes - I need patience, it's an area where I can grow

• No, I've experienced God's wisdom and growth in this area.

Open Ended

What scriptural wisdom do you have to share about "yelling" with the group?

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• John 14:26 ESV

  But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you

• - ask for forgiveness 

  - train and retrain

  - pray for patience

  - at first imagine your neighbors are watching :)

Poll

I have to force my kids to engage in spiritual activities. I wonder if they will keep it up once they leave home.

• I only engage them spiritually when they are willing

• I uphold spiritual disciplines and command their engagement

• I try to make it fun for them, seeking specific churches or programs since they were young

Open Ended

What scriptural wisdom do you have to share about "children stickling to the faith" with the group?

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• Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

  Proverbs 11:14 ESV

• - spiritual growth is a team sport, your role is key

  - open up their spiritual circles with other God fearing yet relatable adults to mentor

  - pray for a faith that sticks 

  - discuss forbidden topics at home

• Share your spiritual growth, keep it fun, authentic and relatable

Poll

The voice of Peers is louder in relation to sex education, life and marriage values / expectations, modern and world issues.

• Always - my kids seems to always arrive at the wrong / non- Christian world view

• Sometimes - then we painstakingly begin to research, unearth the motives and scripture of each view point

• Yes - that's the reality, but i advice them of our world view consistently too

Open Ended

What scriptural wisdom do you have to share about "the voice of the world" with the group?

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• “Hear, O Israel: ....And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.

  Deuteronomy 6:4‭-‬7 ESV

• - we need to know our culture and theirs, and marry them to Christ Culture

  -Something written on your heart, you know it in and out the why's and spirit of the law.

  - devoted time to dialogue and group research 

  - thinking Christians, what is the governments role vs. what is my role in my home.

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May God's prescription be ours to live and use and triumph!!! Amen