As the school year begins, I am reminded by how much of a
critical role parents have in influencing the next generation. There is so much
pressure to be ideal parents, however, that this role can at times seem
overwhelming. It may feel like you are expected to be “superparents” who
facilitate family devotions every morning, pray together every night, play
contemporary Christian music in the car and recall Bible verses at any moment’s
notice. The reality? Remembering to send your kids off to school with their
homework completed and sack lunch in hand is a feat in itself!
Parenting is hard. Anyone who claims otherwise is probably
covering up something or is attempting to sell a best seller. We at Southern
Hills want you to know that your role as parents/guardians is not to impress us
with your parenting skills. Your role is to impress on your children the grace
and goodness of God, even in the midst of chaos and misstep. God is already at
work telling his story of redemption through your family, and you don’t need to
become the “right” kind of parent before God can use you in your children’s
lives.
I am looking forward to partnering with you again in giving
our kids a front-row view of God’s grace at work!
Christina
P.S. Attached are some conversation starters to help with
the “after school talk.”
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