Sunday, October 5, 2025 - Broken Homes, Faithful God: Myths about Raising the Perfect Child

Parenting isn’t about producing perfect kids, it’s about faithfully sowing seeds and trusting God. Even the only perfect Parent, God Himself, watched His children rebel. Adam and Eve had the best home, the best environment, and the clearest truth, yet they chose sin. Israel had God’s love and provision, yet turned to idols. Your kids also have free will. You cannot insulate them from sin, you cannot make them obey truth, and you cannot give them enough to make them grateful. What you can do is plant God’s Word in their lives, model faithfulness, and love them even when they rebel. The outcome belongs to God. Parenting is not about control, it’s about trust.

Action:

• Stop carrying guilt for your child’s choices.

• Stay faithful to sow truth, even if you see no immediate fruit.

• Love your kids, especially the ones who break your heart.

• Trust God with the outcome.