Kindness

We were just getting ready to eat our dinner when Jasmine was playing with her milk. She was moving her cup over her "spork." I quickly, with irritation in my voice, told her to stop. She looked at me and said, "Nice." (I am teaching her to talk nicely when she wants or needs something.) I quickly thought about what I had just done. Then I said with a nice voice, "Would you please put your milk down." (Daddy was laughing loudly.) It was quite humorous but very thought provoking. I certainly was not being a good example to her. How I need to speak with kindness even when it is tough to do so. The Proverbs 31 woman is a good example to follow. May the words of my mouth and the mediations of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord my Strength and my Redeemer (Psalm 19:14)!
"She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." ~Proverbs 31:26

Give Me a Chance

This morning my daughter was telling me that she wanted cereal. She kept saying "Lucky Charms, Mommy" over and over. I finally told her to "give me a chance." In other words, be patient! Well, later on, we were getting clothes on her...and I wanted to make sure she put it on right (she has become quite independent lately). I stressed to her that she needs to put it on this way. She then told me...."Give me a chance, Mommy!" .... I just laughed ....we both need to be patient! ;)
So thankful for a God who is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. (Ps 86:15)! O to be like Thee, Blessed Redeemer....