5-31📖 Parenting Challenges: Grace for the Journey
- Dr. Michael Stallings

- May 31, 2025
- 1 min read
Parenting is one of the greatest joys—and one of the greatest challenges—God entrusts to us. It reveals our strengths, exposes our weaknesses, and stretches our faith daily. But God never intended for you to parent alone.
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6, ESV) “He gently leads those that have young.” (Isaiah 40:11b)
There will be days when you feel like you’re failing—when your words fall flat, your patience runs dry, or your heart breaks over choices your child makes. But God is present in every moment. He gives wisdom when you ask, strength when you're weary, and grace that fills in the gaps between your efforts and His power.
You’re not called to be a perfect parent. You’re called to be a faithful one—one who prays, leads by example, and trusts God with the hearts of your children.
Keep planting seeds. Keep showing up. He is working through every hard moment.
🙏 Prayer: A Prayer for Parents Facing Challenges
Father, Parenting is a blessing, but some days it feels like a battle. I need Your help. Give me patience, wisdom, and strength for the moments I don’t know what to do.
Help me lead with love and truth. Fill my home with Your peace, and work in the hearts of my children in ways I can’t.
Thank You for being the perfect Father—even when I fall short. I trust You with this journey.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

