The roles of being a parent are tough… but crucial! We have talked about two roles so far and have two to go… here is number 3…
 

3.
Protecter

Proverbs
4: 23 Guard
your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.

• battle
  is going on right now for the heart and our kids' hearts

• We need to prep
  them for battle… believe and know it's real…

• We as parents need to pray
  for them…continuously!

• Spend
  time with them… quality and quantity… dad dates, mom time

• Prepare
  soil and watch out where child is weak… and help build protection
  in that area!

• Open
  spiritual eyes // Be vigilant // Go
  all in

• Here is what we are to give to our kids as we protect them….
  

1. unconditional
   love… “you matter” –  significance and security… parent with
   grace

2. focused
   attention

3. maintain
   ongoing communication… turn tv off

4. meaningful
   touch…
   

5. fun!

One more role to go…