Parenting is hard, right? I’ve shared that multiple times over the last few years. However, it’s truly one of the most important jobs in the world. In therapy this month, I am learning how not to be a “personal assistant” to my children. That isn’t helping them or me. Wearing so many hats — doing so many things — is robbing them of their autonomy and causing me to be exhausted. (You learn a lot about yourself in therapy, don’t you?) Are you tired? Keep reading for some hope.
The best thing about this Christian parenting journey is that I am never alone. I have a 24/7 cheerleader and encourager, Jesus Christ. So, as I'm practicing better parenting methods, I have been clinging to God’s word and specific Bible verses to help me do better. He’s given me love and grace and promised from His word to help me. And, I know He’ll help you too!
Here are 10 great Bible verses for weary parents. You can find so many more. Open your Bible and see which ones you can add to this list. I pray that you, too, glean some hope on your parenting journey in these verses.
1. Isa. 41:10 — “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
2. Joshua 1:9 — “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
3. Deut. 31:8 — “It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
4. Psalm 46:10 — “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth!”
5. Rom. 8:26 — “Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.”
6. Phil. 1:6 — “And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”
7. John 15:5 — "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.”
8. Matt. 11:28 — "Then Jesus said, 'Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.'"
9. 2 Cor. 12:9 — "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
10. Psalm 63:8 — "My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.”
Remember, you can put your name in each of these verses and make them just for you! Pray scripture over yourself and your kids. It’s a prayer game changer. His word is for you and me!
As I continue on this parenting journey, I am always trying to do better, apologize, make repairs and learn. I want to do this parenting job well. I am thankful I have so many Bible verses to glean hope from. Will you continue to pray for me and my family as we parent our kids and serve the Lord?
