If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at this whole parenting thing, you aren’t alone. We live in a world of “perfect” social media highlights, but the reality inside our homes is often much messier. I just finished a 6-day devotional called “Imperfect Parenting” on the Bible App, and it was exactly the breath of fresh air I needed.
Letting Go of the “Perfect” Myth
The biggest takeaway from this plan is that God doesn’t expect us to be perfect parents; He wants us to be dependent parents. We often put immense pressure on ourselves to have all the answers and never lose our cool. But this study reminded me that our weaknesses are actually opportunities for our children to see God’s grace in action.
Leading with Vulnerability
One of the most powerful lessons was about the importance of apologizing to our kids. When we mess up and then ask for forgiveness, we model humility and the gospel far more effectively than a “perfect” facade ever could. This plan shifts the focus from our performance to God’s power working through our imperfections.
Hope for the Journey
Over the six days, the devotional walks through how to handle the “not-so-perfect” moments with grace—both for our children and for ourselves. It’s a reminder that God chose you to be the parent of your children for a reason, flaws and all.
If you’re feeling burned out by the pressure to get everything right, take a week to walk through this study. It will help you trade your guilt for God’s peace.
You can find the plan here: Imperfect Parenting on Bible.com
We would like to thank Life.Church for providing this plan. For more helpful resources and encouragement, visit their website at: https://www.life.church