[As parents] "you have been singled out to do a favor for God. He is asking you to be His representative to a small but vital part of the next generation. He needs someone like you to be His voice, His arms, and His heart. He chose you.
He chose you to assist Him in a miracle. He gave you children and then said, 'Now go, and give those precious lives meaning.' It's a mandate that comes with great reward if you succeed, but a heavy price if you fail.
This is where many parents panic. When they realize that their job is to raise up children to love and serve God, they wonder how on earth they will do it.
The answer isn't on earth. It's found in heaven. It's sitting on an eternal throne. He has many names, but among my favorite is 'The God of Grace.' You wonder, How am I to raise up children to love and serve God? The answer is actually not that difficult. You simply need to treat your children the way God treats you.
He does it in His grace."
from Grace-based Parenting
by Dr. Tim Kimmel
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