Day 13

"What if God dealt with us as we often deal with our children! Oh, the longsuffering of God! Oh, the patience of God! 'Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.' And let the same love be in us also."*

That we may warm our children's hearts with the light of Christ. And that those glowing little hearts, in turn, will light a dark world.

The journal continues...

Balanced discipline. I am working on developing better obedience in the children, but I cannot neglect the many benefits that come from rewarding the good I see too. Sometimes a reward can come in the form of a smile, a hug, verbal praise, getting a break from school work - all things that help maintain a happy home.

My Dare: 

Though the wrong stands out so loudly and needs to be disciplined, look for the good the children are doing and for areas where they are growing - and REWARD, even if it is just with a smile.

Join me tomorrow as we meet someone new. A real Christian, with real faith - rising from the influence of his mother. 





* D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Raising Children God's Way