An open letter to my children, and other teens/tweens:
As a mom, we love to take pictures. Why do we take pictures? To preserve memories! AND--we are proud of our children!
I know, that as the children grow up--they don't like their pictures taken--but, as a mom, we LOVE our children, and WANT to take pictures of them. But, when the kids get to be teens, or even tweens, they start shying away from the camera, and even blocking the lens. Hey, we ALL lived through that awkward stage! If you don't want us to post them on Facebook, or a blog--tell us--but don't deny us the chance to take your picture.
One day, you kids will be grown up and gone, and all we mom's will have left, are our memories (well, hopefully I will still have my memory! LOL), and the pictures that we took.
So--young people, even though you don't like your picture taken--PLEASE let your mom take them--that is all she will have left after you move away. So, don't rob me of this pleasure!
Blessings!
Debbie
Friday, May 19, 2017
Monday, April 17, 2017
Passing On God's Mighty Work to Our Children
Oh, how I love Psalm 44:1, "We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work you did in their days. . ." We read this verse a couple days ago in our normal morning Bible reading, and I have been thinking about this.
We, as parents, need to be telling our children the ways that God answered prayers, or things that God has taught us, etc.
One thing we used to do, was have a prayer journal. We would write out each prayer request, and the date that we started praying as a family. Then, when God would answer that petition (no, it wasn't always how we thought it would be answered), we would write that date down as well. How powerful it was--to look back at all the answered prayers!! Some were small (where did that child's shoe go???), and some were big. But, it showed the children that God does hear us when we pray.
We also need to be passing on things that God has done in our lives. What has God spoken to you about? Tell them the times when your faith was put to the test. Tell them what you did right (or wrong), and how God was still able to use this for His glory. Our children need to see that God still moves. And, it not only strengthens their faith, it also strengthens our faith.
Sometimes, we might need to write it down in a journal--because how often (and quickly) do we forget? I know, just by going back through my blog, or on Facebook, I look at a post, and think, "Wow--I totally forgot about that!" (I know--old age, but still--it helps to have it written down.)
Now, excuse me, while I gather my children and tell them the story of the time I gave all my money to the Lord, and how God was faithful to me, and supplied my every need. . .
We, as parents, need to be telling our children the ways that God answered prayers, or things that God has taught us, etc.
One thing we used to do, was have a prayer journal. We would write out each prayer request, and the date that we started praying as a family. Then, when God would answer that petition (no, it wasn't always how we thought it would be answered), we would write that date down as well. How powerful it was--to look back at all the answered prayers!! Some were small (where did that child's shoe go???), and some were big. But, it showed the children that God does hear us when we pray.
We also need to be passing on things that God has done in our lives. What has God spoken to you about? Tell them the times when your faith was put to the test. Tell them what you did right (or wrong), and how God was still able to use this for His glory. Our children need to see that God still moves. And, it not only strengthens their faith, it also strengthens our faith.
Sometimes, we might need to write it down in a journal--because how often (and quickly) do we forget? I know, just by going back through my blog, or on Facebook, I look at a post, and think, "Wow--I totally forgot about that!" (I know--old age, but still--it helps to have it written down.)
Now, excuse me, while I gather my children and tell them the story of the time I gave all my money to the Lord, and how God was faithful to me, and supplied my every need. . .
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