Jack and I have drawn apart. I felt it in my spirit. God was pressing me to get with the boy.
So, we hung out all day yesterday, and we talked about the distance. He is a bold kid. I believe that he will share his heart, for the most part.
He says that I am too serious. You know, I think that that is coming right from the mouth of God. I am serious. I need a little levity in my life. I felt that as the day ended, there was a little something recaptured with my son.
I need a solid foundation with him.
So, here is what I need to do:
1) Not control him because of the darkness on the earth. I should not be afraid of him being in the world.
2) Let him make more decisions and make the wrong ones.
3) Continue to teach him of the Kingdom.
4) Make certain that he develops his own relationship with the LORD, and give God the room to cultivate that on His own.
5) Love the boy where he is no matter what.
6) Work on trust.
7) Work on friendship. I have the “parental lock” thing down just fine.