Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

1 Corinthians 13:13 (New International Version)

13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love.

Reflection:

By the time our children reach adulthood,
most of us have formed opinions of our
children.  Many parents are proud of pretty
much everything their children have
accomplished.  Other parents, however,
expressed real misgivings or disappointment
about the choices their children have made.
Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 13:4-13
(New International Version)
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not
envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not
easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with
the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies,
they will cease; where there are tongues,
they will be stilled; where there is knowledge,
it will pass away.
Remember when our children no longer seek our
advice, THEY STILL VALUE OUR LOVE.
In every stage of parenting, it's not only
what we say but what we do that counts.

Prayer:

Oh Lord in Your mercy grant to us a home
where Christ is our shepherd, and God is
our Father.  Oh Jesus give up peace and
joy from heaven above and abide in our
family from day to day.  In Jesus Name
Amen

Reminder:  "A parents love never, ever
ends!"