Listen, Obey & Do the Right Thing

When my kids were young I used to tell them to listen, obey & do what is right. Did they always respond how I hoped? Frankly, no they didn't.  Did I give up and throw in the towel? Frankly, sometimes I wondered if I was  getting through. Did I ever question my focus? Frankly, yes, as parents we do go through times of wondering  if our strategies  are sufficient or effective. Yet I knew that God's patience with me was what I had to have with them. I knew that in God's desire to grow and strengthen me that he has to keep me focused and true so I persisted. I wanted to use God's strategy for his children as a template to raise my kids. They say hindsight is 20/20, so do I regret my persistence in telling them to listen, obey & do what is right? Frankly, no I don't.  My kids are in their 20's now and they are incredible adults who I am very proud of. Are they perfect? Frankly, no nor am I, yet God continues to journey & be patient with us in all things.