ADVICE TO YOUNG PARENTS

ADVICE TO YOUNG PARENTS

I have observed many young couples, especially first time parents, who would welcome some advice from a grandfather who has been around for awhile. I certainly don't consider myself as any sort of an expert in this field, only an observer. The first thing I would like you to consider is the great privilege it is to be chosen by God to be allowed to parent a new infant that has been created in His image. And although new born babies appear on the outside to be perfect little angels, on the inside they are really just small sized "sinners" who carry the original sinful nature passed down from Adam. It is important to realize this fact up front, and that God has given you the "responsibility" of training up this child to love and follow Him. This starts from the moment of conception when the sperm from the father meets the egg from the mother. Even though our government may not acknowledge that the child is a person before they leave the womb, God's Word proves them wrong. So start praying daily for this child from the moment you find out you are pregnant. Their spirit is alive even while their body is still in the process of being formed. (Ps 139:13-16). So never stop praying for them, and pray out loud so they can get used the hearing the sound of your voices. And that includes you dads especially it will help you to bond with them when you meet in person.

 

Fathers have a definite role the play from day one, so realize your responsibility as a dad. I could never understand how a guy could get his girlfriend pregnant and then force her to have an abortion. Such a guy may be male in gender, but definitely not a "man" in my opinion. If he were a real man he would accept his responsibility to the mother by giving her and the child his name and a home. Dads, your responsibility as the priest of your family is to pray daily for this child even when they are sleeping, as a couple you can enter their bedroom and quietly pray over them. And start while they are young to teach them the Bible Stories about Jesus, and make Him a natural part of your discussions around the home. Never leave this part of their lives to the Church and Sunday school to care for. Sure that should be part of their training, but remember the responsibility before God rests with you as Godly parents. These are only a few things I have observed in my lifetime that should be learned by parents, but apparently they have never been taught by their parents or their church, So please accept these comments from me as suggestions, and not rules you should follow. The Holy Spirit has been given to you as your Comforter and Guide!!

Sincerely submitted.

Dave Jamer                                                                                   04/10/12