Apr. 10, 2008 - Attitude change
I had a wonderful time in church last night. Worship was amazing with the presence of God. The message was timely and I pray it didn't fall on deaf ears. Pastor spoke of the church (not the building, the people) agreeing, loving, and working together. He spoke of putting differences aside. We can agree that God loves our city? Right. Then love people and work/serve.
He also spoke of our attitudes and how we are responsible for them. It isn't our circumstances that determines our attitudes but our heart. If I have a bad attitude then that's my fault and I need to change my thinking.
I look at my kids and I see all my bad attitudes and bad habits starting to develop in them. It makes me sick and angry at myself that I've been such a bad role model for them.
It's a beautiful thing when God works on your heart. Yes, it's also scary and yes in brings feelings of guilt. But God's grace abounds and His mercy is new every morning. Praise the Lord for His love!
I cannot wait to see where He takes me.
On with the kid news. Seth is amazing me with his alphabet knowledge! It's one thing to know the song and another to really know letters by sight and correct order. There is a game on their computer that gives four or five letters at a time and your job is to put them in the correct order. He is really good at that.
Nathaniel has lots of very intelligent science related questions. I'm finding myself not able to answer them on a level he can understand. Since today is library day, I'm going to look for simple science books for little kids that can help me put it in terms he can get. I sure hope they have something like that at our branch.
It's becoming apparent quite early that I didn't learn very much in school. Oh, I made great grades. It stayed in my head long enough to pass a test, but I didn't ever really "get" the concepts. I never really learned to think for myself to solve problems. It's exciting being able to learn these things all over again with my kids! We are truly discovering the world together.
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Apr. 11, 2008 - Hey! |
| Posted by dixiebeauty |
When I saw your comment I realized just how long it's been since I left you a comment! I'm so sorry about that! I shall try to do better. :)
I'm so glad you had a wonderful time at church! Church is the best thing since before grits! :)
Oh, that's great that you bought "Created to be His Help Meet" by: Debi Pearl! My Mom got the book and she loved it! I'm hoping if my mom lets that I'll be able to read it. :) I know it's for married couples but I think I should read it 'cuz I'll get married one day and I think I need to know stuff that will better the marriage before it's even started than wait 'til after. :) Did that make any sense? :)
Well, I hope you have a wonderfully blessed day!
lots of hugs,
Jordan Lee
Edited by dixiebeauty on Apr. 11, 2008 at 6:52 AM |
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