“He that spares his rod hates his son: but he that loves him chastens him betimes.” (Proverbs 13:24)

Let us pray: Heavenly Father, I thank you for my children. Through them, I became a better person. But sometimes I am torn Lord whenever they misbehave and I wanted to discipline them. There are times when words are no longer enough that I end up hitting them. I am truly sorry Lord. I want to become the best parent I could be without spoiling them with the wrong upbringing. Guide me every time I correct their mistakes. Lead these hands that even if I spank them, I do it with love. Direct my mouth to say words that would not destroy their spirits forever. Help me Lord make them realize that I punish them not because I hated them but because they did something wrong. I pray Lord that may they feel my sincerity when I embrace them afterwards and whisper “I love you” in their ears. These I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen