“The task of parenting is simply impossible. Any sane look at what is required of parents by God is completely and utterly overwhelming. This is why the task must be undertaken in grace, by grace, through grace, and because of grace. The grace of God in this provides two things all parents need. The first is forgiveness for this morning, and the second is strength for this afternoon. The promises of God to parents were not given to sinless (and childless) angels. These promises were given to us.
“There are many ‘diligent’ parents who are not doing what they do by grace through faith. Here are some of the telltale indicators that grace-parenting is not happening: complacency, pride, guilt, and despair. Whenever we are confronted with any sin, we must confess and forsake it, and when we confess guilt-motivation in parenting, we must be careful to not wallow in guilt over it!” (My Life for Yours, p. 123)
You Think Too Much! 