Lord, I come to you with an open heart and an open mind. Fill them with your word, your spirit and your peace. In Your Name I Pray, Amen
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths."
Do not be troubled in your heart. Listen to the Lord and He will guide us. Honor and trust in God and He will provide for our peace of mind. Keep mercy and truth in your heart. What came to mind when I read this Proverb was the old saying "Do as I say and not as I do". I had the epiphany that children almost never do what we say but they almost always do as we do.
Perhaps it's time for us to grow up. How do we want our children to act? Do we want them to be honest, trustworthy, kind, considerate, giving, humble? Now is the time for us to emulate those things. I want my children to be honest, trustworthy and compassionate. There are other things I want for my kids. So I plan on going through the qualities I want to instill in them and then start to examine my behavior as to how I can change and become the kind of person I want them to be along with the type of person I would like to be.
Again, to live by wisdom and knowledge, not by emotion.
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Michele, your blog is wonderful. A person does not have to be a mother to benefit from your words. All of us in today's world suffer from tension and stress, and many of your thoughts help me to relate to these issues. I'm mentioning your blog on mine, and recommending it for mothers, of course, but also for anyone dealing with everything from workplace stress to road rage, from anger management to relationship issues. I will keep you in my prayers for the wisdom and enthusiasm you need to keep this going. Many of us need it. Thank you. Evie (http://prayersncrafts.blogspot.com)
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