"The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning." Proverbs 16:21God's word has an answer for everything. Everything. Did I say everything? This is going to be short and sweet (pun intended).
Is there something, anything, that you have been trying to teach your child, that they just don't seem to be getting. Math facts, obedience, a basketball skill, diligence, how to clean the toilet correctly, respect, being a leader, making their bed, public speaking, confidence, how to ride a bike, etc. Is there anything you are trying to teach your children and they just don't seem to be getting it? If so, listen. God has the answer.
Have you checked your approach. Have you moved from excitement in teaching your child a new skill to frustration and discouragement? The Lord says, that "Sweetness of the lips increases learning". Be sweet. That's the Lord's wisdom. When you have taught that same math fact, 50 times. Be sweet. Speak words that will build them up and encourage them. When the bed is supposedly made and the floor supposedly swept. Correct, but be sweet. When you know that the Lord has placed within your child great potential, but they are not doing their part to live up to that potential, be sweet. Praise them for what they are doing.
Who would take the Lord at His word today? I challenge you to speak sweet words. I'd love to hear the testimonies of how the Lord honors His word and your obedience. Be sweet - today.
1 comment:
Lisa, that's really beautiful!
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