Your children are your greatest blessing, and it can bring you great strength to walk in fortitude for them.

I have given you children as a blessing for your growth, and for theirs. However, each individual has their own set of struggles before, during, and after the initial stages of parenthood.

Your children will see the strength within you and follow suit. Remember, you are their biggest guide and staunchest ally. On your toughest days, alchemize the pain and turn it into power.

Inner Strength

You can’t be expected to be a superhero, try as you may to be for your kids. You should focus on trying your best every day, which takes a large amount of fortitude to do.

You can practice grounding techniques, such as prayer. I always hear and answer your calls, perhaps not in the way you might expect, but always in the way you need. These methods help you feel stronger, and give you more power to live courageously each day.

Society is often commodified and sentenced to a default setting of sin. Teaching your children inner fortitude brings them closer to me, and encourages them to step away from the typical societal standards that tell them to step towards sin. Peer pressure may be potent, but parental strength rises above all else.

Guide children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not depart from it. This is the path leading to me, and you possess the wisdom to lead them in my direction.

Start With You

Being a parent is undeniably one of the most profound and beautiful blessings that life has to offer. All the trials and triumphs, all the joys and sorrows you have experienced until now, have all led up to this singular, magnificent journey of parenthood.

Each step that you have taken, each decision, each moment has brought you to this point, shaping you into the person you are today, ready to embark on this incredible adventure. And what a journey it is! You have persevered, you have grown, and you have made it this far. But this is just the beginning.

As a parent, you will continue to soar to even greater heights, fueled by love and dedication. Guided by your faith, you will navigate the complexities of raising your children with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

It's an endeavor that will challenge you, transform you, and ultimately, uplift you. It's a mission driven by love, a love that is boundless and enduring. This is the essence of parenthood, and it's the most rewarding journey you'll ever embark upon.

Reflect on these words today