We want to foster a joy in obedience in our children, not drudgery. Our role as parents is crucial for children to view God as their ultimate authority. As we give our kids structure and point them towards God they will see our parenting for what it really is, a mirror of who Christ is to them. As we parent, we have the opportunity to be owners or ambassadors. Having ownership means we are always seeing what we can get FROM our children, while being an ambassador means faithfully representing the character of the leader who has sent us. Which, in the case of our parenting, God has entrusted us with our children. How can we view our parenting as an opportunity to show God's grace?
