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Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 Our Pastor used that scripture on Sunday, and he talked about honor. I'm a word person: I've always loved spelling and word meanings, and in college I loved phonetics and linguisitcs. So, when Pastor gave definitions for honor and dishonor it got me - first in the gut, then in the heart. I'm not sure the full definitions he gave, but it was as simple as: dishonor is treating someone as ordinary, so honor would be treating them as precious. And he made a point to say how those sitting next to us are the ones we most often dishonor. Ouch! On Sunday, I asked my hubby to forgive me, as I realized I often treated him as ordinary. And I also talked to my oldest son on Sunday, as I didn't know when I'd get a chance to have a "serious" talk with him again. But on Monday, I sat down with the littles to do devotions, and I pulled out my Bible and went to that verse up above. And I talked to them about honor and what Pastor had explained. They all stayed seated around, but I took each one's face in my hands and told them I was sorry (naming something specific I struggled with that child on) and that I had failed to treat him or her as someone special to me. Of course, I was crying, and they were all trying not to. There was no giggling by this point. And I told each one that I loved him or her and that he/she was very precious to me. I also took this as a chance to verbally tell them that no matter what ever happened, their Daddy and I would always love them and pray for them, no matter what. I don't think any one ever told me that growing up, and I want to know that they know - no matter what! I have been so humbled lately that the Lord will continue to teach me and give me a second chance. I so need His grace. And I appreciate it! Danielle Visit Mondays on Mothering to share what you enjoy about mothering. |
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