Today was one of those days where all three kids got into some sort of “big trouble”—as in, “You’re in big trouble”—with me. We got up like we do every Sunday, but we couldn’t even make it out the door without a meltdown. Church was fine (God bless you, children’s Sunday School teachers and nursery workers!), but there was another meltdown on the way to the car. And honestly, it just went downhill from there. Even as I’m typing this, I’ve been interrupted again to deal with more bad behavior. Lol.
We have good days and we have bad days. And no one is a perfect parent. I find it helpful to remember that even when we keep messing up, God still loves us—and he’s committed to helping us grow in holiness. I’ve learned this truth firsthand. I pray my kids know that’s true of me, as their dad, but even more, that they know it’s true of their Heavenly Father. He never forsakes his children.
I guess I’ll end this email early. I’m going to go tell my kids I love them one more time before they fall asleep.
“If we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.”
—2 Timothy 2:13
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The New City Catechism, Question 7:
What Does the Law of God Require?
Personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience; that we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love our neighbor as ourselves. What God forbids should never be done and what God commands should always be done.
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