I've been thinking lately about the strong-willed child. I think I have one. Uh-oh. Well, I can't really say I didn't have it coming- Karma's a *#%$^, right? I guess I gave my parents just enough that God decided I should know what I put them through.
But the question is, who wins these battles of the will that go on, seemingly without end, some days? Do we as parents fold under pressure and let the willful toddler, determined to dominate his world, do whatever his sinful little heart desires in an effort to prevent the storm? NO. Or do we keep on keeping on preventing the naughty little will from takng over completely, training the character and evennnntually conquering for the benefit of all? I hope so. Just depends if we (read: I) have enough patience and will-power.
My mantra? I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me...I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me... And so I continue in this war for my childs heart, soul, and disposition.
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