Sowing takes time, consistency, and diligence. But in the reaping there is great reward.
It takes time to:
- Plant the seeds of faith.
- Cultivate good habits in our children.
- Foster a relationship with our children.
- Build learning on a strong foundation — precept upon precept.
Consistency is required to:
- Encourage Bible reading each and every day.
- Lovingly correct the wrong behavior we see.
- Show love in action each day.
- Address each and every glimmer of a lack of understanding before moving on.
It requires diligence to:
- Ignore our fears and worries about our child’s future.
- Not become exasperated with the slowness of change.
- Love completely and fully without expecting notice or compensation.
- Carry through to the very end.
But look at the rewards of reaping what we sow! Lord willing, we will reap children who:
- Love the Lord with all of their hearts, minds, and souls.
- Are magnanimous and act in love toward their neighbor.
- Rise and call us blessed.
- Carry a love of learning with them throughout their lives.
Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.
Galatians 6:9
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