I started to share this on your blog, but decided it was undecidedly too long. So I am sending it to you privately to read at your leisure.

I empathize with being adept at apologies, Amy. Or should I say, “Ditto” to that. At least we can console ourselves that it is from us, their mothers, that they are learning the Art of Apologies and the Art of Being Forgiving from.

“Children who spend more time with Mom tend to become like her. They acquire her values in such areas as sharing, respect, use of money, and knowing what is important in life. They gain her wisdom in behaving properly, getting along with others, handling difficult situations, and pleasing God.” ~ Don Gilchrist in “Biblical Parenting”

As humbling as that may be, God has ordained that they learn from us.

“The same is true of the conscientious mother. She regularly studies the Bible and seeks wisdom from The Creator of her offspring, frequently sharing insight with her husband and praying with him. As a result, she has in mind what God wants her children to become, what they should learn (and not learn), and how they should behave. Even though aware of her own imperfections, she is loath to relinquish her children to another for daily training. No substitute, regardless of how qualified, ceritified, or sanctified, can train them to the complete satisfaction of the conscientious mother.” ~ Biblical Parenting

I’m quote happy, but am really enjoying going through this book again. Even the children were requesting more….I am reading it aloud since time to read on my own is pretty scarce these days.

I, too, have wondered if being in the Word more would help more with my responses. And what about the verse, “As a man thinketh so is he…”Proverbs 23:7 and Philippians 4:8. Don’t these indicate that what we are thinking on directly affects who we are at any given moment? So if we are thinking angry thoughts, aren’t angry responses likely to come out? Or if we are thinking how blessed we are, won’t sweeter respones occur? I know, no answers, but definitely lots to ponder.

We have noticed that what our children read directly influences how they act. But our thoughts and intents of heart have much to do with outward actions. Wouldn’t you agree that if we spent more time with the One whom we desire to emulate, we would act more like Him?

Your transparency and humor are truly a gift. No wonder you have so many readers. You are blessed.

Trust your weekend goes better. You are the best mother for your children. You are blessed to have them and they are blessed to have you! God does not make mistakes.

Blessings,
Theresa

I do enjoy your blog, keep up the good work!

Life often comes at us so fast. Thanks for the reminder to carefully consider our words. God is so good to help us choose correctly when we take the time to ask Him for guidance. Blessings

Thanks for sharing,
Theresa

Kids are so precious!

Memorizing scripture is something that helps me meditate more on God’s Word. For encouragement in that discipline I absolutly love the book, “His Word in My Heart” by Janet Pope. I know…no one really needs a book on memorizing, but it is a super encouraging resource :-). Enjoyed the post.