Hi Reeva,
Thanks for sharing with us.  It is good to see you and Mari posting here 
again.
Huggs and blessings to you both,

Virgie and lady Hoshi
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Reeva Parry" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 3:13 AM
Subject: From Condemnation To Unconditional Love


> From Condemnation to Unconditional Love
>
>
> Ephesians  6:4
>
>
> God gives parents the awesome privilege of demonstrating His love to 
> children. With support from family and friends, Mom and Dad can help their 
> kids discover the joy and satisfaction of a personal relationship with 
> Jesus.
>
> Sometimes, though, we can become a stumbling block for our children, 
> rather than a bridge to God. For example, it's important to respond to 
> their efforts with wisdom. Some parents want their kids to succeed so 
> badly they constantly "raise the bar." If your daughter brings home an A, 
> do expect an A+ next time? When your son finishes third, do you ignore his 
> effort and push him to place second in the next race?
>
> Unless we're careful, children may mistake their age-appropriate efforts 
> as inadequate and disappointing to their parents. Later in life, they 
> could dangerously assume the same is true of God. Kids might ask, "If I 
> can't meet my earthly parents' standards, how  can I ever meet the 
> heavenly Father's?"
>
> We should encourage our children to achieve. But we must be balanced. And 
> we must confirm their identity outside of any  dependence on performance. 
> When we do, they'll know we appreciate them. Not only that, but they'll 
> believe that God values them,  too.
>
> Of course, the desire of all Christian parents is for their children to 
> depend on God and receive Christ as Savior. Parental acceptance  and 
> appreciation will help them embrace God's unconditional love. It will also 
> reinforce the amazing truth that He's forgiven their sins  and erased all 
> condemnation.