Kids & Parenting
Not unlike C.S Lewis, life has me very introspective lately. As a female and a writer, I usually have a running mental commentary on what I’m dealing with at the time, but it has gotten to the point where there’s less and less of a break.
Possibly, it’s my current trials as a parent. Any parent that cares will tell you that they want to do their best at the job. That includes a precarious balance of nurturing and gradually moving your child towards total independence. Any honest parent will tell you that it’s a “learn on the job” position. So, I’ve been thinking at length about how the perfect parent, God, would handle my current circumstances. I’ve come to some startling conclusions.
Throughout the Bible, God states His expectations of His children. These are not unreasonable and are designed to keep us safe which is any good parent’s job. Typical of children, His people are prone to wander. He sends warnings to get them back on track, much like a parent’s discipline. However, sometimes the warnings are not heeded. That’s where things get really rough.
He lets them go. They get captured, taken over and end up slaves of the conquering nation. He warns them and then lets them make the choice, even if it’s the wrong one. Admittedly, I’m not so good at that part.
For some reason, pride maybe, I think I have a persuasive enough argument that things won’t come to that. He will listen, I tell myself. So far, that has not worked AT ALL.
But there’s hope in the midst of it all. Eventually, His children “get it”. They come to their senses and realize He was right all along. Better yet, He ALWAYS takes them back. ALWAYS…
I don’t think He likes having to temporarily turn away. I’m sure He would prefer them to “get it” without having to take such drastic measures. I know, even being a human parent, that’s the last thing I want to do. However, what if it’s the only way? As hard as it’s going to be, I know what I have to do.
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