EVERY NOW AND THEN WE COULD ALL USE A LITTLE PRAISE, WHETHER IT BE FOR YOUR EFFORTS, FAITHFULNESS IN SEEING A JOB TO THE VERY END, OR JUST BEING AVAILABLE. WE ALL COULD USE IT. FUNNY THOUGH, IT'S NOT SOMETHING THAT GETS PASSED AROUND IN GREAT QUANTITY, YET IT IS THE MOST INEXPENSIVE WAY TO GIVE A PERSON A FACE LIFT. IT DOESN'T COST ANYTHING EXCEPT A MERE THOUGHT AND A SINCERE HEART.
GIVING PRAISE TO OUR KIDS IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT CREATES SELF-WORTH, SELF-ESTEEM. IF WE GIVE OUR KIDS THE PRAISE NOW WHILE THEY ARE STILL DEVELOPING AS AN INDIVIDUAL, 9 TIMES OUT OF 10 THEY WILL NOT LOOK FOR IT ELSEWHERE. PRAISE CAN EVEN GO FAR IN THE WORK PLACE. TRY IT! TELL A CO-WORKER HOW MUCH YOU APPRECIATE THEIR SUPPORT WHEN THE WORK GETS TOO BUSY, OR HOW WELL THEY LOOK. PRAISE IS A HEALTHY PRACTICE, WHO KNOWS, MAYBE YOU'LL RECIEVE ONE TODAY.
Raising a family is not for the faint of heart nor for those without it. It's like going on a great adventure! You never know what's up the mountain, around the bend or in the valley. The responsibilities can be overwhelming, but fear not!!! God has never forsaken those who trust in Him. I know a little bit about that....let me encourage you!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
SOMETIMES YOU JUST GOTTA WAIT!
Raising 9 children, and managing a household budget requires self control and the capacity to wait. For sure there are some things we need not wait, especially when it challenges either our health, money and/or relationships. However, a lot of the lures that challenge our peace are simply based on our "wants" and not "needs". We "want" to get married but the dude you have in mind can't take care of himself let alone you. Should you wait? Absolutely! You may want to purchase a new set of wheels but can't afford the financing and high interest rate. Should you run to the nearest car dealer for the fly-est car in town? Maybe not. An auction may be the best bet, NO CAR PAYMENTS! Don't let your wants get in the way of your needs and for peace's sake, WAIT.
Sometimes You Just Gotta Wait!
Raising 9 children, and managing a household budget requires self control and the capacity to wait. For sure there are some things we need not wait, especially when it challenges either our health, money and/or relationships. However, a lot of the lures that challenge our peace are simply based on our "wants" and not "needs". We "want" to get married but the dude you have in mind can't take care of himself let alone you. Should you wait? Absolutely! You may want to purchase a new set of wheels but can't afford the financing and high interest rate. Should you run to the nearest car dealer for the fly-est car in town? Maybe not. An auction may be the best bet, NO CAR PAYMENTS! Don't let your wants get in the way of your needs and for peace's sake, WAIT.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Hardest Job You'll Ever Love...
Raising and training children can be enjoyable and equally as challenging. The dynamics involved is a whole lot different than when I was coming up. There was a time when most of society had strong moral convictions, traditional family values, and neighbors you could trust. There was censorship in radio and television, and no "sex education" in schools, that was left up to parents, where it should be. There was much more family ties. Drugs and even sex are within our schools and as young as elementary-aged engaging in these acts. Yes! It is the hardest job you'll ever love and because of our society's ills, we have a much harder job to perform. That is why we need encouragement and support from other parents and our elders to do do this thing to the best of our ability and understanding, because we only have one chance to get it right. Let's get it right together!
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