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When my son was growing up he needed security. However, he was too young to understand the meaning of the word security---yet, he could not grow and mature correctly without it.

THEREFORE, MY SON'S SECURITY DEPENDED ON MY PLACE OF AUTHORITY.

My son did not realize that when he was hurt that he ran to "authority". He was just running to me, because he knew that somehow as his parent I could help his "hurt".

When he was afraid ---he needed "authority" that could hold him and make his fears go away.

My son realized that nothing could harm him while I had my arms around him. He needed my presence.

My son also knew that no one dared threaten him in any way, because I would step in to defend him. He knew that I was not afraid to step into position and send his enemies fleeing.

My son realized that I had power as a parent to enforce decisions.

For example, if I told my son to take out the trash--then he knew he better take out the trash. He learned obedience through authority. If he chose to disobey, he would find "authority" lovingly and firmly applied to the seat of his pants.

Some things were flexible and some things were not flexible. Some things were open for discussion and some things were not open for discussion.

For example, some rules were flexible such as "boundaries".

When my son was five years old the rule was stated to him--

"Stay in the yard to play and don't ride your bike in the street." The yard was his boundary. This boundary grew as my son grew.

When my son was 16 years old he could go hiking and simply tell me the general area he was going and the approximate time he intended to be gone.

The authority was still in place, but there was room for my son to grow and mature.

MY AUTHORITY STAYED IN PLACE AND GAVE SECURITY FOR PROPER GROWTH.

The security was still in place. My son was able to go hiking and explore new places knowing that if something happened I knew where he was going. He also had the assurance that if he did not return at the appointed time that I as a parent would know something was wrong and that I would come looking for him.

Authority commands respect. My son learned very early that he could not "talk back" to me. Even as a toddler a temper tantrum was not tolerated. He learned if he stamped his foot and yelled "No!" that he could count on authority being applied in the situation.

When my son was little I had to hold his hand every place we went. I had to teach him to stay close to me. I had to teach him that there was safety in walking in my authority.

As he grew older I did not have to hold his hand in order to get him to stay with me---a simple instruction was enough to get him to follow correctly.

I WOULD SMILE AND SAY---COME FOLLOW ME.

PRAYER

Dear Abba Father,

Thank You for setting boundaries protected by Your authority. I am secure in knowing that You are watching over my pathway.

Thank You that Your authority brings power against all that would harm me. I will never fear because You are my shield and protection day and night.

Thank You that You are all that I need--- and that Your authority commands total respect from me, as Your child.

Thank You for teaching me to walk with You. Thank You for the privilege of hearing You say --Come.

Thank You in Jesus' Name.

I love You.

Your child.