Last night we were discussing Lesson Two which is”Dependently Strong” and today as I was doing the devotions in the book (if I tell the kids to do ‘em I gotta do ‘em too!) it just hit me that I am making those three mistakes!
It has always been a struggle to not give Him the first opportunity and to leave my road map in the glovebox. (more…)
If you came over from Encouragement for Today, welcome! I’m so excited you are here.
Have you ever said something and it came right back to you, and you realized the one person that needed to hear it was you? That’s what this devotion did this morning. As I pondered the questions in the devotion, these were my answers:
Write down all the to-do’s that consume your time. Family, Facebook ministries (and sometimes just Facebook), blogging, email — so much email, writing my novel, Proverbs 31 Ministries, preparing for conferences, TV, friends. . . (more…)
What is a second mom? It’s someone who opens their home to their children’s friends. It’s that mom who doesn’t worry more about her perfect house than the sound of laughter. Who hugs that annoying kid who says the wrong thing. Who takes their neighbor’s children to church. Who jumps on the trampoline with the neighborhood kids.
It was moms like that who changed my life. “I didn’t do anything special,” she might say. “I just had kids over.”
No, you showed me normalcy. I watched you talk to your child with gentleness. I watched you laugh with your husband. I felt your touch when you teased me and gave me a hug goodbye. I listened when you told me I should make good choices. And I saw the worn Bible on your coffee table.
Scriptures: 2 Chronicles 1:11; 1 Samuel 16:7; Matthew 6:19-21; Psalm 119:72
Study questions:
1. 2 Chron 1:11 – What do you need most in the famine (growing deeper roots) stage?
2. 1 samuel 16:7 – God is looking at your heart, not your resume. Are you willing to allow Him to work on your from the inside out to reveal His design and plan for you? Make that a personal prayer. Write it in your notebook.
3. Matthew 6:19-21; Psalm 119:72 – Sometimes earthly “treasures” on earth can keep us stuck in our comfort zones. On pg. 54 Lysa says, “But the mroe we believe the truths God calls us to believe, the more will will take chances with God”. What treasures are you willing to put aside to walk into God’s will for your life?
4. Of the three principles, which spoke to you and why? (1 – You won’t have a timeline 2 – Don’t underestimate the open door before you. 3 – Embrace the discomfort zone.)
So, your child makes a mistake. Or maybe it’s not a mistake. They just aren’t getting it! What do you do? The picture below is what doesn’t work!
4 Ways to Help Your Kids Grow Through a Mistake
(without yelling or losing control)
Factor in age: Did you know that your child’s brain is still developing until their early twenties? That might shed some light on why they seem like such a work in progress. Sometimes impulse control isn’t in place yet. At other times, they aren’t as mature as they will be six months from now. As parents we are continually shaping and encouraging our children as they grow into their true selves. (more…)
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