My first born is a girl and I quickly have learned that my daughter and son are complete opposites. For example, my daughter likes clean things, is more quiet, shy at times, and is modest. My son, on the other hand, loves a good dirt pile, keeps cool rocks he finds in his pockets, out going, dramatic and you don't know how many times I've told him to not pee in the front yard where everyone can see him. hahaha
Since they are opposite in most every way, I often times need to use a different approach to guide, discipline and communicate with my son.
When our sons grow up to be men: God has called them to be godly men, leaders of their home, loving husbands, pure in thought and deed. As moms, how can we help …show more content…
Do not just tell your son what he should and should not do, but take him to the Bible. Show him the exact bible verses that tell of God's commands on what he should or should not be doing. Show him the scripture on what the consequences are for not obeying God. Show him the scripture on what God's reward is to us for when we follow God's law. Show him the scripture that speaks of the kind of man that he is suppose to grow up to be. Just as importantly, show him God's love, mercy and grace. Take him to the scripture. Show him where God sent His only Son to die for all of our sins and that we do our best to please God because of all He has done for us. Are we perfect? None of us are, however we strive to do our best and live according to God's …show more content…
God is God. He is sovereign. He is above all and is all. He is love. He is our King above all kings. He is ready to pardon, gracious, merciful, slow to anger, abundant in kindness and He will never abandon us! (Nehemiah 9:17) Nothing is hidden from God. He sees everything. He knows us better than we know ourselves. (Psalm 139) God loves him more than you do. God loves him more than any other person on this planet could ever love him. God wants him to grow in Him and be surrendered to Him. God has good things for him. Ask God to reveal Himself to your son.
Mom, most importantly, just be there for you son. Love him where he is. Love him for who he is. Love him for who God is turning him into. Trust God! Show your son all the love, grace, mercy and guidance that God extends to you. Stand in the authority that Jesus Christ has given you over your child. You are loved, mom. You can do