SABRINA
I think author Elizabeth Stone says it best - Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. Being a parent is a life-long deal. The job description may change, but the commitment, love and concern remain constant. There are the phases when we wonder, Will this ever get better? It can be exhausting. The joy you feel for your child's successes, the pain you feel when they have failures or losses - these things are a part of the package. Permanently.
In Luke 15, the parable of the prodigal son, the father never gives up. He never decides to stop being a parent because his son messed up. You really don't fully get this parable until you are a parent. If you have young children, draw on the strength and support of others to help you through this season. If you have teens that are testing every rule and boundary, stand firm. If you have adult children who are struggling or in trouble, be strong and don't give up. For all parents, be reminded that God's grace is sufficient and that nothing can separate your child from God's love and care.
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