For the past 2-3 days, the boys have been at each other's throats and driving me crazy too. I have been trying to remind myself it is summer so there isn't as much to do or that it is 100° outside and too hot to play outside. Either way, we needed a break!
Well, we got it tonight as we were on the river front watching the awesome fireworks show. I had more fun watching Scott's reaction than the actual show. I sometimes forget to see things through a child's eye and I wish I did it more.
On that note..I came home and this was the blog I came across. Hope you enjoy!
Here are 10 Things I had to remind myself today when the job of correcting my children felt especially difficult…
1. You disobey the Lord…and He is the perfect Father.
2. His kindness leads us to repentance.
3. God disciplines those He loves.
4. Your child’s disobedience does not measure your value any more than his obedience showcases your achievement.
5. Your child’s disobedience teaches you dependence on God.
6. And sometimes it’s more than dependence He’s after, it’s complete desperation for Him.
7. Your child is clearly a sinner, and needs to hear the truth of the Gospel, and see it lived out through you.
8. Times of correction serve to remind, or establish within your child, his own sense of need for a Savior.
9. It’s not good behavior you really desire…you want his heart.
10. Your child is a person, not a project.
1 comment:
I'm so glad you were encouraged, Chrissie. I think motherhood is the most sanctifying task in my life--continually drawing out my own sin, and teaching me about grace. Blessings to you, and thanks for visiting GraceLaced!
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