Lost Perspective Does The Bible

MARKS OF A LOST PERSPECTIVE

A Although all mothers and fathers experience moments of parental frustration and anger, many have said they’d be willing to do anything to assure their children’s happiness. It’s not uncommon for parents to wish they could give their own lives for the

sake of their child. These are often well-meant expressions of love, and go with the territory of being a mom or dad.

At some point, though, perspective can be lost. Although the concern and heartbreak is understandable, it’s not healthy when a troubled parent lives with the following convictions:

It Wasn’t Supposed To

Be This Way. All too often, parents idealize what it means to be a good mom or dad. Many of us have unrealistic expectations of the parenting process. We assume that if we are good parents we will have good children—now. Such hopes and assurances are not what wise and loving parenting is all about.

Nothing Else Is

Important. It is possible not only to idealize the process of parenting, but also to idolize our children. As important as our sons and daughters are, they are not all-important. We cannot allow them to become the consuming focus of our lives. We cannot afford to let our children’s immature choices come between our relationship with our