The majority of couples considering becoming parents do so with a sense of joy and awe if not with some measure of anxiety. Most prospective parents feel compelled to produce grandchildren, believing it will bring pleasure to themselves and the prospective grandparents. Children hopefully provide opportunities for enriched communications between parents and grandparents.
God intended for communication to be pleasing and uplifting. When communication is activated with this attitude, new parents are often willing to receive help and correction. Proverbs 27:6 offers this reminder: "Wounds from a friend are better than kisses from an enemy." Maliciously inflicting suffering is not the intent of this proverb.
As we understand that Jesus was wounded for our transgressions, we have to ask, "What am I willing to do with the life that God has given me?" The answer to this question can be revealed in communication with the Lord God. This is the means for clarifying our identity and discovering our purpose for being created.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,
but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that
it may benefit those who listen.
~Ephesians 4:29 New International Version
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