I used to wonder why I didn’t hear my favorite preachers and teachers talk about parenting much. Now that I have two children, and one on the way, I know why. To be blunt, parenting is HARD WORK.
Trust me. I am not making a negative confession. It’s simple realism. I never knew how much I HAD TO CHANGE until I had my first child six years ago.
What’s the biggest challenge?
Selfishness. Plain and simple.
I had lived selfishly for so long that I didn’t think it was possible to give the way you must give to children. Even after I got married, I remained selfish. But when it comes to your little offspring, you just can’t be selfish. You really can’t. In fact, you should just kiss selfishness goodbye because children need YOU more than your money, your food, your clothes… they need you.
Is it easy?
No.
Is it glamorous?
No.
Is it fun everyday?
No.
Is it the most rewarding thing in the world?
Yes.
So I traded in selfishness for something greater… unconditional love for my kids. My love for them propels me past my selfish tendencies.
It’s priceless.
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