Recently I've been faced with a major parenting trial, one that has quite certainly been the most difficult to date. Today as I was listening to a Glenn Latham talk on CD something just spoke loud and clear to me. He said, "Parenting, by its very nature, is risky business. The only way to avoid those risks is to avoid being a parent. But being a parent and doing what must be done to parent well, risky as it is, is worth it.....There is no such thing as risk-free parenting. There will be some pain, some discomfort, some uneasiness and anxious moments. But in the long run the odds are in your favor. And if you win, everyone wins.
It's worth the risk."
How grateful I am for a Heavenly Father who gives us what we need to hear when we need to hear it.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Parenting IS worth the risk
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5 comments:
Good reminder. How come you are always so calm, cool and collected? :) Thanks for sharing, good luck!!!
Thanks for sharing that, we all need to be reminded of that at times :)
What an inspired comment. The hardest things in life are always the most rewarding things, let's all just pray we keep that in mind as we go forward in our parenting duties. :)
You are in my prayers. Thanks for sharing.
"Brother" Latham is my hero. He was an inpired man for sure. I love you, Jen!!!
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