March 3, 2010

I Don't Want My Children to be Happy

Living in a country and culture where the title of this post is far from true for most parents, I challenge you to read what this lady has to say in an excellent post here . Is your desire and prayer for your child that they be happy? Or do you desire and pray that your child would be content and holy?

1 comment:

Suzanne Gibbs said...

Kibbie, I have always told Brandon that I don't agree with the attitude that children should "want for nothing". If our children have anything they desire, how will they ever become dependant on God? I feel like spoiling them with material things takes away their ability to be content and holy, and definately doesn't foster a heart for missions either as they probably won't be concerned about others who have less.

Ok, I am off my soapbox now, lol!So glad someone thinks along the same lines.

Your baby is adorable, and your family is beautiful. You and Jeff are beyond blessed!