Answer: Sometimes your dog is better behaved than your kids, and sometimes he piddles on the carpet, chews up your favorite shoes, and barks at 3am for no reason at all. Hopefully, for your sake, your children do not. Let's face it, you are human, and your children are human too. Every person can be trying at times. The important thing is that this is only a transient feeling, that you realize that your children are a gift from God, and their lives are much more precious than any pet could ever be.
Some of the most rewarding moments in parenting is when a child learns to love Jesus, learns how to do the right thing, and learns how to truly love and appreciate others. A pet could never learn how to do these things. Also, in all the crazy stress of raising a family, make sure you daily spend time with your kids to really enjoy them as the little people they are. Praise God each day for them, and turn to God's Word for encouragement and insight on how to raise them and how to relate to them. If you are a stay at home parent, make sure you get out of the house every now and then to socialize with other adults. We recommend getting involved in a Bible study or a Connect Group, where you can get to know other peers and encourage one another. If you have younger children, MOPS or a young family connect group would be a great place to start. If you are experiencing the joys of adolescent children, we would love to help you find a group that's right for you. Just contact, Pat, our Connect Group Coordinator, at lifegroups@toledocalvary.org, or you can pick up a Life Group Guide at one of our information kiosks.
In the end, don't forget, it is completely natural to experience some frustration with parenting, but refocus your thinking frequently on the lessons they bring to your life, rather than dwelling on the difficulties. Philippians 4:8-13
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