don’t learn those things automatically.We also trained our children innatural things. For example, Itaught Ken Jr. and Pat how todo housework when they wereyoung. I would put them towork helping me wash and drythe dishes. Children should betaught how to handle responsibilitybecause that builds confidencein them. And they needto be prepared to get out ontheir own when they grow up.Set theExampleI think one reason some childrenare disobedient and rebelliousis, they don’t see the rightexample set in the home. Theydon’t see the God-kind of lovedemonstrated by their parents.If a husband and wife don’tshow love to each other, howcan they expect their childrento show love to others? Andchildren need affection too. It’sa sad thing for children to beraised in a home where no loveand affection are shown.Kenneth and I have alwaysshown love to our children,and he and I have always beendeeply in love with each other.The day we were married, thefirst thing Kenneth said to meafter we left the church was,“We’ll always be sweethearts.”And it has been that way withus because we want it to bethat way, and we work at it.You Can BeSuccessfulRaising children is a big responsibility,but with the Lord tohelp you, you can be successful.There may be sacrifices you willhave to make, but whatever youdo, don’t sacrifice the wellbeingof your children. Any sacrificeyou make is not too greata price to pay to be sure theyhave the best life possible.I have found that if you let Jesusguide your life, and walk closelywith Him, you will set the rightexample for your children, andthings will go well for you andyour family. Even if you make amistake and the circumstancesdon’t look good, those circumstanceswill change if“My mothershowedme how tobe a godlywoman, wife,and mother.Because ofher lifestyle, Iknew God andHis love werereal.”—Pat Harrison“The most importantthing I learned fromMom is that nothing ismore precious or sacredthan doing God’swill. The God Whocalls us is indeedfaithful!”—Kenneth W. Hagin (Ken)you will keep your attitude rightand trust God to work things outfor you.I’ve also found that if your spirituallife isn’t what it should be,then your physical life and youremotional life will sometimessuffer too. Your physical energywill be low when your spirituallife is low.But life is just so much sweeterwhen you’re walking closelywith the Lord—loving Him anddoing what He wants you to do.And life will be sweeter for yourfamily too!_____________[Editor’s Note: Oretha Hagin wenthome to be with the Lord in 2007.She and Kenneth E. Hagin were marriedfor nearly 65 years. This articlewas adapted from her book The PriceIs Not Greater Than God’s Grace.]Transform Your Family Life!Receive down-to-earth, biblical wisdom that will bring your familytogether. And discover how God really does reward faithfulness!Strong Family PackageIs You r Hou s e R eally a Hom eSeries(4 CDs, Kenneth W. Hagin)The Price Is Not GreaterThan God’s Grace(Book, Oretha Hagin)$26.60*$33.25* Canada(Reg. Price: $37.95 / $47.50 Canada)Plus Shipping and Handlingwww.rhema.org/store1-800-54-FAITH (543-2484) // Mail enclosed envelope // IN Canada: 1-866-70-RHEMA (707-4362)Special Offer: KIT13WF05D // *Offer expires August 31, <strong>2013</strong>
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