Ep. 99 What Love Looks Like in Every Age and Stage

 

💗 Episode Summary

In this episode of Training Them Wisely, Rene and Rebekah explore how God’s love meets us—and our children—uniquely in every stage of life. From rocking a newborn in the quiet hours to texting a college student encouragement from afar, biblical love grows, stretches, and adapts through the seasons.

You’ll walk away with encouragement, relatable stories, and Scripture-rooted insights for loving your kids well—right where they are today.

🧭 What You’ll Hear

• 💡 Why love isn’t one-size-fits-all—and how God models flexible, faithful love

• 👶 Early Years: Love as nurture and physical presence (Isaiah 40:11)

• 🧒 Elementary Years: Love as patient teaching and consistent discipline (Proverbs 22:6)

• 👦 Tween Years: Love as listening and emotional safety (Colossians 3:21)

• 👩‍🦰 Teen Years: Love as mutual respect and humble presence (Micah 6:8)

• 🧑‍🦱 Young Adult Years: Love as release, blessing, and ongoing prayer (Numbers 6:24–26)

• 🙏 A prayer to help you reflect God’s love through every season

📖 Key Scriptures

• Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “To everything there is a season…”

• Isaiah 40:11 – “He gently leads those that have young.”

• Proverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way he should go…”

• Colossians 3:21 – “Do not provoke your children…”

• Micah 6:8 – “Walk humbly…”

• Numbers 6:24–26 – “The Lord bless you and keep you…”

💬 Let’s Reflect

What does love look like for your child right now? Is it presence? Patience? Release? Ask God to help you love in the way they need most today.

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