Who's the Boss?

Recounting a recent conversation between my daughter and my nearly three-year-old granddaughter, I was reminded of the struggle it can be to let go of control in our lives. (Disclaimer: Gracie is as joyful and sweet as they come...but the inner struggle occasionally gets the best of all of us, whether we are two or ninety-two years old.)

Parenting Pep Talks

Parenting pep talk #1: For those days when your three-year-old has declared herself The Boss of the Family:

"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right". --Ephesians 6:1 (NIV)

You know what this scripture DOESN'T say? "Children, obey your parents in the Lord when you feel like it."

Nor does it say: "Children, obey your parents reluctantly, after hours of negotiation."

Nor does it say: "Children, obey your parents after throwing a ginormous temper tantrum."

You know what else it DOESN'T say? "Children, obey your parents in the Lord when they are perfect."