“I want to quit!” “I can’t do this any more!” “It’s too hard!” Let’s be honest. We’ve all probably said these sentences at some point and so will our kids. Unfortunately though, if we allow our kids to quit every time life gets a little tough, they won’t develop perseverance.
Perseverance is an important Christian life skill. Being a Christian is tough at times. It’s not easy to keep doing what God wants you to do – especially when you are young and it makes you seem different than your peers. Perseverance can help your kids make godly choices more consistently. Even the Apostle Paul compared living the Christian life to running a race – you have to finish – quitting can’t be an option. (Acts 20)
So what can you do to help your kids develop this godly character trait? Here are my top ten tips.
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