According to the UK Mail... heir to the throne Prince William prepared for the birth of his son in a unique way. While most dads thumb through simple parenting books, the Prince turned to a book written by former Commando and father of three, Neil Sinclair. The title? Commando Dad - Basic Training, a handbook in the style of Basic Battle Skills . The contents of the book read like guidelines given to new army recruits... it’s pages filled with survival techniques and strategies for soldiers on the front lines.
While parenting can seem like a battle sometimes, there is a far more effective book to get us started... the Bible. God’s word instructs like no other... it’s wisdom, clarity, and insight is all we need to raise children that will grow up to be God-honoring adults. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 tells us "And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.” Parenting isn’t about being perfect... or battle-ready... it’s about being intentional. Teach children who God says they are... tell them how loving and graceful He is... share with them why obedience is important to Him... and great things will happen! We may not know what to expect when we’re expecting... but by turning to and following God’s handbook... we’ll be ready to equip our children for anything.
