LOVING DISCIPLINE
At the time, all discipline seems a cause not for joy but for
pain, yet later it brings the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who are trained
by it. – Hebrews 12:11
When it comes to child
rearing, there are countless styles and ways that you will read in the plethora
of parenting books. There are those who say you should never hit a child. There
are others who say that spanking may be necessary, depending on the situation.
I read somewhere that you shouldn’t force a child to share with others, while
sharing is a virtue we all want our kids to learn.
It’s not easy being a parent
these days. Every day, I pray for the grace and patience to raise our kids the
right way. Because I want only the best for them, I don’t want them to grow up
spoiled. So, when I don’t give them what they want, they throw a tantrum and
sometimes even call me “Bad Mama!” It stings, but I don’t give in if I know
that what they want isn’t good for them.
That’s how our God is. His
commands are there not because He wants to give us a hard time but because it’s
for our good.
St. Paul said, “My son, do
not disdain the discipline of the Lord or lose heart when reproved by him; for
whom the Lord loves, he disciplines; he scourges every son he acknowledges”
(Hebrews 12:5-6). Rissa Singson Kawpeng (justbreatherissa@gmail.com)
Reflection: “God’s wounds cure, sin’s kisses kill.” (William
Gurnall)
Lord, help me to love Your discipline and see them as a loving
Father’s way to guide us on the right paths. Amen.
St. Joseph of Leonissa, pray for us.
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