Friday, 11 September 2026
The 7000
Indonesia
Through the lessons of a parenting discipleship course, two Indonesian mothers were convicted by God to change their approach to raising their children, moving away from anger and double standards. As they humbled themselves to seek forgiveness and model Christlike behavior, they witnessed their children respond with improved attitudes, better academic performance, and a genuine interest in faith.
Often Snapping at Her Child, Ibu Karisah Wept After Learning the Right Way to Parent
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Ibu Karisah often struggled to control her emotions when guiding her 11-year-old son, Bryan, which frequently led to loud arguments and harsh words that she later regretted. Her perspective began to shift after she attended The Parenting Project, where a lesson on a child's "emotional tank" made her realize that her harsh discipline was actually damaging her son. Deeply convicted by God, she wept at church and at home as she realized the mistakes she had made in raising Bryan. In tears, she approached her son to ask for his forgiveness, which marked a turning point in their relationship. As Ibu Karisah learned to speak to him with gentleness rather than anger, Bryan became much more responsive, stopped arguing, and even saw his school grades improve. Read the full account of how God restored this mother's relationship with her son.
Mama Also Plays on the Phone": This Child's Answer Became a Rebuke for Ibu Dian
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Ibu Dian Sitorus found raising three children with very different personalities to be a constant challenge. Although she avoided using harsh or demeaning words when her patience wore out, she frequently raised her voice and raised her children with a double standard. This reality confronted her when she forbade her child from using a mobile phone, only for the child to point out that she did the exact same thing. The moment prompted deep self-reflection, which was further solidified when she and her husband completed a seven-module discipleship course called The Parenting Project. Ibu Dian realized that she needed to become a spiritual role model rather than just an instructor, prompting her to change her own behavior and learn to pause and pray before reacting in anger. As she began modeling prayer and church attendance herself instead of just demanding it, her children's attitudes shifted from viewing faith as a chore to participating with genuine, positive responses. You can read more about her family's journey of transformation on the Jawaban website.
Across the region
In Indonesia, the quiet work of God is transforming families from the inside out as mothers embrace the vulnerable path of discipleship. By humbling themselves to seek their children's forgiveness and laying down patterns of anger, these parents are witnessing the restorative power of Christ in their homes. The resulting shifts in their children's hearts—marked by improved attitudes and a newfound interest in faith—serve as a gentle reminder of God's faithfulness to those who seek to honor Him in their daily lives. Even in the quiet, unseen spaces of parenting, believers are not walking alone; the same God who convicts and restores is actively building His kingdom through generations of faithful families.