It is time for us to be the Mama's & Daddy's God wants us to be... Are you teaching your child to disobey God? Deuteronomy 5:16 says "we are to honor our father and mother as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and so that you may prosper in the land the Lord your God is giving you." Our children do not come into this world knowing how to honer, obey, or follow rules. We have to teach them. Proverbs 8:32-33 says "And now, my sons, listen to me; those who keep my ways are happy. Listen to instruction and by wise; don't ignore it." As a parent I want to say this applies to my children. But as a child of God this also applies to me and how I teach my children...OUCH!
What do you think God thinks about your parenting techniques? If you were unable to come see to Dr. Leman this past weekend you missed a treat. I have tried some of his ideas and they work! I am always amazed when an idea actually works.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
How I Can I Best Love My Children?
The most inportant thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
Theodore Hesburgh
As I read this statement I thougth to myself-"Yeah, what he said". I should have known better than to think that phrase because God always says "Really?" What is the most important thing I can do for my children; love their father. I began to reflect of different times in my children's lives. I realized they were most content when they filled with loved, I mean really filled with love. What was going on in our family to create fulfillment in them? Everytime their fulfillme nt went back to when my relationship with their father was in line where it should have been in God's eyes.
1st God, 2nd their dad, Steve, 3rd the girls. If I try to move anyone of those out of line, things seem to begin crumble.
Trust in the Lord with all you heart, do not depend on you own understanding. Seek His will in all you do and He will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6
Theodore Hesburgh
As I read this statement I thougth to myself-"Yeah, what he said". I should have known better than to think that phrase because God always says "Really?" What is the most important thing I can do for my children; love their father. I began to reflect of different times in my children's lives. I realized they were most content when they filled with loved, I mean really filled with love. What was going on in our family to create fulfillment in them? Everytime their fulfillme nt went back to when my relationship with their father was in line where it should have been in God's eyes.
1st God, 2nd their dad, Steve, 3rd the girls. If I try to move anyone of those out of line, things seem to begin crumble.
Trust in the Lord with all you heart, do not depend on you own understanding. Seek His will in all you do and He will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Too Busy?
Do you every feel like you are too busy to ever get around doing the small stuff? Last night my older daughter asked if she and I could have some time to spend doing special things just the two of us. I told her sure how about next Tuesday morning. She smiled and said ok.
Later I thought how God must feel when He wants to spend time with us and we schedule Him into our lives. Like next Tuesday. Wow, what am I missing by putting off the ones who love me or what are they missing by me putting them off.
Take a look at a situation in your life where you can change just by taking 5 minutes out of your day to spend with God, our father, or someone else.
Later I thought how God must feel when He wants to spend time with us and we schedule Him into our lives. Like next Tuesday. Wow, what am I missing by putting off the ones who love me or what are they missing by me putting them off.
Take a look at a situation in your life where you can change just by taking 5 minutes out of your day to spend with God, our father, or someone else.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Prizes!!!!
Steve and I recently went away for a few days, leaving the girls with grandparents. We had a great time and the girls were spoiled while we were gone. (I love that and would not have it any other way.) We would call everyday to tell the girls we loved them and how many days until we would be home. Grace's question every time we called was consistent throughout the trip. "Are are going to bring us lots of prizes?" We always laughed at her excitement and told her "yes, of course we would bring them prizes."
As I thought about this more, I realized that we want the same thing from God, our Father. "Are you going to give me lots of prizes?" Of course as adults the questions change: "Are you going to answer my prayers?" "Will I receive blessings?" Just as God wants to answer our prayers and bless us, we want to give our children what they ask for as well giving them prizes or blessings. But we all know that God is bigger than we are and that He give us what we need over what we want. He does bless us in ways that are beyond anything we could ask for.
So as a parent, we have some decisions to make. Will I give my children everything they ask for? How can I bless my children today?
As I thought about this more, I realized that we want the same thing from God, our Father. "Are you going to give me lots of prizes?" Of course as adults the questions change: "Are you going to answer my prayers?" "Will I receive blessings?" Just as God wants to answer our prayers and bless us, we want to give our children what they ask for as well giving them prizes or blessings. But we all know that God is bigger than we are and that He give us what we need over what we want. He does bless us in ways that are beyond anything we could ask for.
So as a parent, we have some decisions to make. Will I give my children everything they ask for? How can I bless my children today?
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Do You Remember How to Play?
As I watched my daughters play with their Barbie dolls, I realized how long it had been since I myself had played with Barbies. I was in a chair reading while they were playing quietly in their own little Barbie worlds, occasionally stopping to ask me to change an outfit (remembering that was always hard to try to fit pants and skirts on those legs). I stopped reading and watched them play before my oldest asked me if I wanted to play with them; I happily joined them. I was instructed which Barbie was to be wearing which outfit and what the dolls were suppose to be doing. We placed the dolls in and out of the cars; played in the little home; and cheered for the team. We all laughed as we made them jump and dance.
Let's face it - as parents it is hard to try to give each child their own special time during the evenings when homework, dinner, baths, laundry, and bedtime stories have to be done in such a short period of time. We probably did not play for more than fifteen minutes that day but I was able to love my girls in a way that was rewarding for all of us. I also learned that my youngest daughter wants to have quality time with her mom as does her big sister.
Find something you and your children can do together whether its tossing a ball, cooking together, playing on the Wii or working on a puzzle . Children are hungry for affection from their parents and don't we want to teach them now, as preschoolers, to come to us for the love and affection they need and desire.
Let's face it - as parents it is hard to try to give each child their own special time during the evenings when homework, dinner, baths, laundry, and bedtime stories have to be done in such a short period of time. We probably did not play for more than fifteen minutes that day but I was able to love my girls in a way that was rewarding for all of us. I also learned that my youngest daughter wants to have quality time with her mom as does her big sister.
Find something you and your children can do together whether its tossing a ball, cooking together, playing on the Wii or working on a puzzle . Children are hungry for affection from their parents and don't we want to teach them now, as preschoolers, to come to us for the love and affection they need and desire.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Let's Face It, Parenting is Not for Wimps
I am glad that you decided to visit my blog. I want to give you tools to be better parents and trust me we will have fun along the way. If you feel like all you do is correct your preschooler, congratulations, you are molding the foundation of your child. The next question is, are you pleased with the shape that is being formed?
I want to encourage you to study your preschooler this week. Does your child want hugs and kisses? Do they prefer you playing blocks or babies with them? Do they try to help you around the house, pretending to mimic you as they play? Does your preschooler like to be alone? Finding out what factors make up your preschooler's personality is one of the first steps in relating to your child.
Remember to laugh with your preschooler as you learn more about them. Just as the Father wants us to spend time with him, our kids want to spend time with their mommy and daddy, too.
I want to encourage you to study your preschooler this week. Does your child want hugs and kisses? Do they prefer you playing blocks or babies with them? Do they try to help you around the house, pretending to mimic you as they play? Does your preschooler like to be alone? Finding out what factors make up your preschooler's personality is one of the first steps in relating to your child.
Remember to laugh with your preschooler as you learn more about them. Just as the Father wants us to spend time with him, our kids want to spend time with their mommy and daddy, too.
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