MORNING TIME

When you go into your baby's room, say, "Good morning, my brave [child's name]! Today is a new day to be strong and courageous!"

 FEEDING TIME

While feeding your baby this month, say to your child, "You are going to grow up to be strong and courageous because God is always with you."

 CUDDLE TIME

Cuddle with your baby this month and pray, "Dear God, there are so many things in this world that can tempt us to live in fear. I pray that [child's name] will live a life that is brave, strong, and courageous because he/she knows you are always with him/her. I love You, God. In Jesus' name I pray, amen."

 BATH TIME

While bathing your baby, sing the following words to the tune of If You're Happy and You Know It: “God is always with you, yes, He is! (clap, clap) God is always with you, yes, He is! (clap, clap) In the morning, in the night, You are always in His sight. God is always with you, yes, He is!" (clap, clap)

Confession: I lay awake at night and worry about my kids. It’s true. I know that worry is a waste of time. I know that worry shows a lack of faith. But sometimes . . . I worry about my kids.

What if they fall and break their arm? What if they don’t pass that test? What if they are hurt? Mistreated? Taken advantage of?

There’s a part of me that would like to create this safe, protected, and controlled environment for my kids . . . to put locks on all of the doors and keep the bad out. I know this wouldn’t be best for them, but it sure is a tempting thought.

Worry won’t get you very far.

It takes courage to be a good parent.

Next time you need a little courage, try this . . .

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