tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267869527268925647.post381567646070531849..comments2010-08-20T12:45:05.562-05:00Comments on Heart Stirred with Wisdom: PerspectiveBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07828333679133429030noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267869527268925647.post-76778826505026504402009-10-23T08:52:29.226-05:002009-10-23T08:52:29.226-05:00When my children were younger I had to work, odd h...When my children were younger I had to work, odd hours and weekends too. On my days off, I'd clean some, then prep a picnic. When the kids got home from school, it was off to the beach or the park - we'd call my dh on the way to let him know where to meet us. I let them play a while, then they'd do their homework on the picnic table. Sometimes we did hot dogs and chips and sometimes ham sandwiches. My dh and I ran and played with them until dusk. Sometimes on the weekends my dh would say lets go for a drive - we'd find different parks to take our kids to - they were so exicted. Often we would ask my dh's sister to come along with her kids, but she always declined because it was saturday and she was cleaning. Or on the weeknite, she needed to mop the floor. My kids have grown up to be hard working, drug free, parents (2 still not parents). My sil's kids have both been in drug re-hab and counseling and they run with a very bad crowd. When my kids get together for dinner they often talk about how much fun it was to arrive home and have a picnic ready. And how much fun it was to have parents that played hide and seek. They never mention that you could eat off my floor or the bathroom was spotless! So my advise is clean when they are sleeping !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267869527268925647.post-19550022431222158872009-09-21T10:14:03.942-05:002009-09-21T10:14:03.942-05:00Jen, what a praise report for godly discipline!
P...Jen, what a praise report for godly discipline!<br /><br />Proverbs 10:17a (AMP) tells us "He who heeds instruction and correction is [not only himself] in the way of life [but also] is a way of life for others." Your son is not only walking in righteousness when he accepts correction but he is leading the way for others to walk that narrow road.<br /><br />Proverbs 29:17 (The Message) says it clearly "Discipline your children; you'll be glad you did— they'll turn out delightful to live with." What a perspective this promise is in your life, Jen. Your praise report is a sign that God honors His word!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07828333679133429030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267869527268925647.post-9377057003127587482009-09-20T22:23:36.411-05:002009-09-20T22:23:36.411-05:00Hi Beth, it's me Jen again. The other day I p...Hi Beth, it's me Jen again. The other day I punished my youngest son and I went to go talk to him afterwards. When he saw me, he ran into my arms, hugged me so tight and told me he loved me. What a gift from the Lord that was. Such encouragement when I feel like I fail every single day as their mother. If the Lord has infinite patience with me, why can't I show that same patience with these precious gifts He has given to me? <br /><br />Always enjoy reading your posts. Keep up the great work!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15778479130706449505noreply@blogger.com