Mercy Triumphs

My youngest son is at a stage in his life where is afraid to sleep in his own room. He is also very disobedient….he will run up to his sister and punch her in the chest for no reason.

My first inclination in these situations is to punish him for his hitting and try to force him to sleep in his own bed.

I am then confronted with the thoughts of….what would a merciful father do in this situation?

In these situations I look to the Father who Is mercy and use Him as an example.

We always have The Father to look to as an example for our emotions, actions and beliefs.

Often, before I act or discipline one of my kids, I think about how The Father has treated me after my mistakes. I have made many mistakes in my past, so it is easy to recollect thoughts on the time immediately proceeding them.

When trying to figure out how to father and set an example for my children, I ask myself, “How would God treat me if I had just made the same mistake?”

I quickly realize that He has never crushed me with condemnation. He has never disciplined me in anger; conversely, He has always been patient, loving and forgiving.

He tells us that “Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement.”

No psychologist, family therapist, or earthly role model can ever compare to the teachings of Our Father. His sacrifice and mercy are incomparable, and He displays the greatest love ever know to man.

Whenever we are in need of help in parenting, we can look to Him for strength, wisdom and comfort.

He is always here to help us because…

He Is The Good Father.