Summary:
A parent's job isn't easy; it is a life-long vocation. Parenting requires persistence to help nurture and guide children in the way they should go. Billy Wilson shares insight from his experience and the Word of God on what it takes to be a good parent. You have work to do, but God is there to help you through.
INFO: Faith Issues
IMPRINT: Dr Kevin Leman - author of "Have a New Kid by Friday"
INSIGHT: Julie Baumgardner - "Bringing Up Baby"
Sermon Notes:
Children are from the Lord
– Genesis 4:1-2
Parenting is a life-long vocation
1) Prayer
- Hannah prayed for Samuel
- Jacob prayed for his sons
- David prayed for Solomon (see 1 Chronicles 29:19)
- Father of demoniac came to Jesus (see Mark 9:24)
2) Protection
� Fight for them
� Discipline them
� Set boundaries
3) Persistence
� Stages of parenting
- Image Making
- Comparing
- Authority
- Interpretive
- Independent
- Departure
� Spiritual persistence is necessary
- Matthew 15:22-28
4) Praise
- 1 Chronicles 22:11-12
5) Passion
- Luke 15:20-24
