Oh man. What a timely read. My oldest son just got his second semester sophomore year report card. Reading this, I hear the Spirit reminding me, “I’m more interested in developing his character and preparing him for life than his getting B’s or higher.“ (Which wasn’t quite the vibe this grading period) With college and his “future” in mi…
Oh man. What a timely read. My oldest son just got his second semester sophomore year report card. Reading this, I hear the Spirit reminding me, “I’m more interested in developing his character and preparing him for life than his getting B’s or higher.“ (Which wasn’t quite the vibe this grading period) With college and his “future” in mind, I had already started to communicate failure to him, in ways that probably shamed him. Even though I know the school system isn’t set up well for young men. Even though I know how bright he is, and what a positive image bearer he’s becoming. And even though I know that God doesn’t need exceptional grades for my son to fulfill his purposes in this world. Thank you for this perspective. I’m now both convicted and inspired to parent and shepherd him differently in the coming days and months.
Oh man. What a timely read. My oldest son just got his second semester sophomore year report card. Reading this, I hear the Spirit reminding me, “I’m more interested in developing his character and preparing him for life than his getting B’s or higher.“ (Which wasn’t quite the vibe this grading period) With college and his “future” in mind, I had already started to communicate failure to him, in ways that probably shamed him. Even though I know the school system isn’t set up well for young men. Even though I know how bright he is, and what a positive image bearer he’s becoming. And even though I know that God doesn’t need exceptional grades for my son to fulfill his purposes in this world. Thank you for this perspective. I’m now both convicted and inspired to parent and shepherd him differently in the coming days and months.