Wednesday's Words of Wisdom

Children are a blessing from the Lord.  We read this in Psalm 127 verse 3.  Even when we get frustrated or upset with our children, we must remember how precious their lives are and how quickly they grow up.  What frustrates us today, will be a memory tomorrow.

Our children need us in their lives on a daily basis.  We need to sit with them, talk with them and gently guide them to the Lord.  It is our jobs as parents to love them unconditionally and to encourage them on the path that the Lord has established for them.  Kids remember so much.  They are like little sponges, waiting to soak up whatever we say and do.  If you want to have children who honor God, follow his commandments, and respect you, then you must first model this behavior.  Many times the very behaviors that angers us about our kids, are modeled to them by us.  If you are having a problem in a certain area with one of your kiddos, I would suggest to take a long hard look at yourself.  See if you are the example they are following.  It's hard to imagine that we are the ones teaching our children to lie, or gossip, or be disrespectful, but it's likely we are.  Do your children ever see you lie on while on a telephone call, or do they see moms disrespecting their husbands, or dads gossiping about so and so at the office?   They watch us!   They see what we do even when we don't realize they are looking and listening.

Today, I challenge you to go to your children and have some quiet time just talking.  If you feel led, ask your children to forgive your bad behaviors and repent in prayer so they can hear you asking the Lord for his forgiveness of your wrong doings.  This will leave a lasting memory in your child's life.  In one moment of humility, you can change the course of your child's life, no matter what their age.