Wednesday June 13: Ephesians 6

This hits home: "Fathers, don't make your children angry by the way you treat them. Rather bring them up with the discipline and instruction approved by the Lord." This is where I'm at most of the time - trying to figure out the balance between making my children angry and giving them proper discipline.

I try my best to offer strong discipline but often it backfires. Often, I'm out of line. I wonder if people look at me like I'm a freak because of it. I want the BEST for my kids - I don't want them to be angry.

Help me Lord! "Be strong with the Lord's mighty power!" (10)