How well do you know your children? I’ve heard parents explain how uneasy they felt taking care of an infant or toddler. As children advance in age and master a preferred language, the parent’s comfort zone extends considerably.
In a rushed society, experiencing the blessing of realistically getting to know your child thoroughly in each developmental stage is limited. God designed these stages to be windows of opportunity for understanding and bonding with your child. Knowing your child includes being aware of how they think and how they feel.
Bonding provides children with confidence their parents are trustworthy and dependable. It’s comparable to feeling bonded with God where you trust him to provide for all your needs because he loves you without hesitation.
By giving yourself permission to love God with all your heart, soul, and strength, trust will grow for you give him first place in everything. Bonding thrives when God is present.
[Jesus]
walked away, perhaps a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed… “Father, if
you are willing, please take away this cup [of suffering] from me. But I want
your will, not mine.” Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened
him.
~Luke
22:41-43 The Living Bible
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