Being a great mom and dad requires that we put our children's wants and needs above our own. It means teaching with love and being patient each step of the way. It means being a reliable, comforting and strong presence in their lives. To raise them in the way God intended, it's impossible to do on our own. We need His strength.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Within the healthiest of marriages, we will still be hurt many times by our spouse. To prevent against our heart hardening, it's incredibly important we receive grace and forgiveness from God. We can then give it to our spouse and stay tenderhearted.

Ephesians 4:32 - And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.