Worship

Jesus points us toward the pathway of worship-filled praise when He says (and I paraphrase freely):

1. Our Father in heaven (and I thank You for that relationship You have given me through Your Son, my Savior),

2. Hallowed be Your name (for You are holy, and I worship You and revel in the beauty of Your completeness and excellence),

3. Your Kingdom come (for there is no rule of my wisdom or of human working that can bring about Your peace, power, and blessing);

4. Your will be done (because I bow in full submission to declare, as did Your Son, “Not My will but Yours be done”),

5. On earth as it is in heaven (for there is no question Your will is exercised where Your throne is established).

Glory on Your House

Parenting 1

CONFRONTING REBELLION

What prevents you from calmly following through with consequences when your kids sin or rebel? I resisted giving consequences because I wanted to avoid angry responses such as: "Chill, mom!" "You're mean." Or, "I'll do it later." I tried reasoning with them, but this usually backfired. I tried arguing my point, but the more I talked, the angrier they seemed to become. I was hiding behind words (nagging, reminding, and arguing) to avoid giving consequences.

When you get an angry response for delivering consequences, don't escalate the situation by nagging or replying in anger. Words are easy. You may think you are being "strong" when you argue your point forcefully or make dictatorial decrees, but the truth is it takes more strength to hold your tongue and give consequences calmly and with empathy. That is a model of real strength.

Confront rebellion calmly and deliver consequences, rather than words.