whispers of truth: parenting
...Be gracious in your speech. The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, not cut them out. Col. 4:5 (MSG)
Lord, my mouth....
I remember when these kids were toddlers and we would laugh when they mimicked our tone of voice or an oft-said phrase. They are mimicking still. A dozen times a day I hear my impatience, irritation, and lack of kindness coming out of my children's mouths.
Lord, make me gracious in the face of adolescent sensitivity. Gracious at the end of a long, hard day. Let grace be the substance that pours out of me when I am bumped and bruised, tired and worn.
Teach me how to listen to them, to hear what is not being said; to understand their hearts behind the words and frustration.
I pray that every time I open my mouth I'll be able to make Christ as plain as day to them.
Teach my Your ways, Father. I am listening.
Posted on Sunday, July 8, 2007 at 09:42PM
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Tonia
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Getting down on my knees and praying with you, wise Tonia... Yea and amen.
Oh, Tonia, past my sharp tongue and straight to my heart-- I pray with you.
Tonia--
I am so right there with you!
Jeanne