When our children suffer, we want so badly to rescue them from the pain or to tell them how to avoid finding themselves in that predicament again. But, God has another plan — to perfect them through their trials. Character-building lessons are very rarely learned from the triumphs of life. Rather, it is the trials in our lives that teach us how to persevere. Taking trials away from our kids deprives them of the chance to grow, build character, and learn to hope in God.
The best character-building lessons are learned from trials. Don't inhibit your child's growth by rescuing them from or taking over difficult situations.
Most of this new generation feels as if they are entitled! Entitled to everything without giving anything. Letting them fight their own battles, make their own mistakes, & suffer the consequences of their actions will do more for their character then anything you can give to or say to them. Entrust them to God. He knows what He is doing. He created them after-all.
We should also try to remember this as we ourselves are going through trials. There is a great character building opportunity in here somewhere :) It will help us to endure all things! Have hope in the Lord.
Romans 5:3-5 NLT
3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
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