The Role of the Holy Spirit in Parenting

There are days I literally don’t know what to say.

When emotions are high.

When behaviors don’t make sense.

When my own heart is reacting before I can think.

And in those moments, I stop.

Even for two seconds.

And I ask: “Holy Spirit… help me see.”

And somehow — He does.

He shows me what’s under the anger.

He slows my speech.

He reminds me that this isn’t a battle to win — it’s a heart to reach.

I don’t need more parenting hacks.

I need more discernment.

More fruit of the Spirit: peace, patience, self-control.

The Holy Spirit is not a parenting accessory.

He’s the anchor.

And the more I listen to Him, the more I parent like Jesus — full of truth, but drenched in grace.