Since AJ was born, I've really learned a great deal about the grace of God and what exactly that means. In all of the research I do about parenting, I have learned the most by looking to scripture - to see God as my father and look to Him and to His Word for His "parenting advice." Ephesians 3: 18 (just happens to be the MOPS theme verse for this year - isn't God good!) states "... how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ..." His love is immeasurable. There is NOTHING I can do that will make Him love me any more and there is NOTHING I can do that will make Him love me any less. How's that for a model to follow?
This might be fun for our first "discussion." Comment below to recommend references on discipline you've found helpful. I've just picked up a few things by Dr. Tim Kimmel on Grace Based parenting (www.familymatters.net), and I know that many in our group are fans of Love and Logic (www.loveandlogic.com).
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That is such a good lesson to read and remember....am feeling a bit tired this afternoon and will use those words as inspiration when dealing with disciplining my two-y/o, an act that will inevitably take place multiple times before Dad gets home! I also like to repeat the mantra"be present" when I feel myself struggling to maintain my composure. Remember, the will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you!!
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