In case you missed Day 1 of the 7-Day Devotional for New Parents, you can check it out here. Stay blessed!
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
Feeling incompetent? You are not alone. It is not unusual for first-time parents to feel incompetent in their new role. The good news is that God has equipped us with natural parenting instincts. Did you know that your brain and other biological changes started occurring once you became an “expectant” mother or parent? Naturally, you are competent. You can enhance your God given natural competency by asking God to give you unusual parenting wisdom and insight. So that you can know your baby in ways that would enable you to harness your baby’s individual differences or uniqueness. God wants to add super to your natural parenting abilities.
My spouse and I felt incompetent when we welcomed our first child, a very little and fragile human. Our little one was dependent on inexperienced parents. How can we protect him from germs, bad people, and strangers who want to touch him? When and how should we bathe him? We had a lot of questions. Sometimes, we received good counsel and other times, we had to follow our God-given parental instinct. We still feel incompetent sometimes, but we hold on to the fact that we were chosen and naturally equipped by God to parent our little one. This makes us feel competent.
When you feel incompetent, remember God has made you naturally competent and He can make you supernaturally competent to nurture your baby. Just ask. James 1:5(KJV) says, If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Prayer: Father, I thank you for my natural parenting instinct. I ask for wisdom to nurture this child and receive only wise counsel that would benefit my family in Jesus name.
Yes sis. We have been made competent in Him. Ours is to believe and trust that He has equipped us rightly through it all. 💯
Thanks sis. 🤗
You got it!♥️
Girl, your children are blessed!
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs. The Bible tells us that children are a gift, yet there are times we are confused and worried that we aren’t doing things right. Although other people’s advice can be helpful, it is the Word of God that gives us wisdom and encouragement.
As Kingdom parents we look to the Bible on parenting, to learn how to train and guide our children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. The Holy Spirit guides as we train our children up in the way they should go (Proverbs 22:6).
Thank you for reflecting with me and providing more insight on the topic. We will give account for how we raised our children. God help us!
What a great idea for a devotional, Temi! And I love this point, along with the scripture you chose ❤️. Jesus makes me a better mom. He makes up for where I lack, and we are strong together. Thank you for sharing!
Amen. Thank you. I am glad you love this devotional. Stay blessed sis!