Anonymous said...
I need some help. I'm 22 years old and just returned from working abroad. I was in a relationship with a man while I was away, and got myself pregnant. When I told him this, he didn't want any part of the whole thing. My parents are being very understanding, and even trying to give me books on parenting. The ones on single parenting they have found for me are all referring to divorce, death,or other ways the parents separated but are both in the child's life. I'm trying to find a book, that is not for teenagers, that will give advice on raising a child on your own when the father is never going to be there for the child.
Trophy of Grace responds...
I know the perfect book! It is the best book in the whole entire world. This book will give you all the answers you need for not only raising your beautiful gift from God, but will give you directions for all areas of your life. It is the bible. The infallible Word of God.
You see the bible was inspired by God and is used to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and it teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work. ( 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
I would say that being a parent is a good work. Wouldn’t you?
For me this is my source of wisdom and direction. It has never failed me. You see the Word of God is true and does not lie. It is full of life and hope.
Hebrews 4:12:”For the word of God is quick [alive], and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
Romans 15:13
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.”
The bible will teach you to how raise your children, manage your money, about friendship and loving others, marriage, fear, worry, confusion, forgiveness, anger, prayer, enemies, how to be more than a conqueror, and so much more. The most important thing the bible teaches is about having a restored relationship with God through confessing our sins and total faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.
I would suggest that you start reading the book of John first along with a chapter of Proverbs a day.
In the mean time here are some scriptures on raising children:
Proverbs - Chapter 22:6
6. Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
Psalm - Chapter 127:3
3. Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him.
Proverbs - Chapter 4:1-17
1. Listen , my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.2. I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. 3. When I was a boy in my father's house, still tender, and an only child of my mother,4. he taught me and said, Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live.5. Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them.6. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.7. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. 8. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.9. She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendor.10. Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.11. I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.12. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.13. Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.14. Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil men.15. Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way. 16. For they cannot sleep till they do evil; they are robbed of slumber till they make someone fall.17. They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.18. The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
Proverbs - Chapter 6:20-23
20. My son, obey your father's commands, and don't neglect your mother's teaching.21. Keep their words always in your heart. Tie them around your neck.22. Wherever you walk, their counsel can lead you. When you sleep, they will protect you. When you wake up in the morning, they will advise you.23. For these commands and this teaching are a lamp to light the way ahead of you. The correction of discipline is the way of life.
Proverbs - Chapter 2:1-6
1. My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,2. turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding,3. and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, 4. and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,5. then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.6. For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs - Chapter 3:1-12
1. My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,2. for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.3. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.4. then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.5. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;6. in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.7. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. 8. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. 9. Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; 10. then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. 11. My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline and do not resent his rebuke,12. because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.
Mark - Chapter 10:13-14
13. People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.14. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these."
Ephesians - Chapter 6:1-4
1.Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2. "Honor your father and mother"-which is the first commandment with a promise-3."that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." 4. Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."
Colossians - Chapter 3:20
20. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
Love Trophy of Grace
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