Independence Day
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Galatians 5:1
[The act of releasing a grown child /into the world] is often challenging for parents, but we should keep /in mind [that the prospect of leaving home can be equally daunting /for your son or daughter. Sometimes they will need a gentle push /out the door.
* Challenging 형용사, offering a challenge; testing one's ability, endurance, etc:
You’re probably familiar /with the story of the Prodigal Son, who demanded his share of his father’s estate, set off /on his own, and squandered his fortune /in wild living (Luke 15:11–13). This strong-willed child couldn’t wait /to sever his family ties. His older brother, however, was the hard-working and responsible member of the clan. He remained /with his father, laboring for years on the family farm.
* wait 을 자동사로 하면 부정사는 부사 역할로 '~ 하기 위하여' 로 이해할 수 있다
한글해석으로 ~을 기다릴 수 없다 하여 3형식으로 할 수 있으나
영어는 의미상 자동사로 역할하기에 부정사는 부사역할로 된다
We don’t know /for sure [how the older son felt about his life at home, but he clearly resented the homecoming /lavished on his brother upon his return (vv. 28–30).
Compliant children such as this eldest son often have a more difficult time /disengaging /from the nest. Because there is little conflict /with their parents, they’ve developed a close, secure bond //that is hard to give up. Yet God did not intend for adult children [to maintain the same relationship with their parents /as they did /when they were small].
That’s why every family should anticipate an “independence day” //that is a passage into freedom—not only for the grown child, but also for the parents.
* compliant : 순응/부응/준수하다
1. willing to do what
other people want you to do: 2. used to describe something that obeys a
particular rule or law:
* intend something for someone or something
to mean for someone or something to get something. I intended this one for you. I'm sorry I failed to give it to you in time. Aunt Em intended this cake for the county fair, but you can have it instead.
Before you say good night…
Do you have “compliant” kids //that may struggle /when the time comes to leave home?
Do you talk /with your kids /about the future, helping them anticipate an “independence day”?
Lord,
we so enjoy close relationships with our children—yet we don’t want to
hold them back from the plans () You have for them.
Open our eyes, Lord, to
see [how we can best release them into the world and into Your care].
Amen.