Exasperation 101

"The mother cannot tell what her tender infant may grow up to be, tall, short, weak, or strong, wise or foolish: he may be any of these or not, it is all uncertain.  But one thing the mother can say with certainty: he will have a corrupt and sinful heart." ~ J.C. Ryle

Are you exasperated with raising your children?  Do you wish for peace in your home?  In the coming weeks I will be writing and posting other articles on raising and training children.  There are many different views, ideas, and opinions on the matter, but what does the Bible say?  We have come so far in today's society from what the Bible teaches on this subject that people are left exasperated as to what is the right approach.  Are we following Christ's commands or are we looking for a 'quick' fix.  We want everything right here and right now, but it takes time, energy, patience, and work to build our homes into what God would have them be.  And if HE isn't THE Builder, then it is all in vain.  If HE is not our Foundation, then it will fall with the first storm that comes our way. 

"Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.  It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.  Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.  As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate." 
~ Psalm 127:1-5