©Millie McNabb
My nine-month-old grand-daughter was getting close to nap time. She had been happily entertaining herself sitting on the floor, but now was starting to intermix singing with “Aheh, aheh” sounds. Her mother went and sat next to her, and immediately the anxiety disappeared from her voice.
As we impart comfort to our children, they learn about God's comfort. We're passing on our Christian values. We get tired, too, and although perhaps nothing has changed in our situation, we grow anxious and cry out. God responds and draws near to us. We are comforted. A parenting tip is to verbalize this to your children to help them make the connection between what they observe and what you are experiencing.
“Answer me, O Lord, for Thy lovingkindness is good; According to the greatness of Thy compassion, turn to me, and do not hide Thy face from Thy servant, for I am in distress; answer me quickly. O draw near to my soul and redeem it….” (Psalm 69:16-18a)
Do you have a story to share of God’s comforting presence?
God bless….
Millie McNabb, founder of Christian Values Legacy, offers parenting seminars that focus on passing on your Christian values. Request your free report “Considerations for Intentionally Raising Children to Become Christian Adults” today at http://www.christianvalueslegacy.com./
Showing posts with label emotions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label emotions. Show all posts
Monday, April 13, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Friends Again
©Millie McNabb
I stopped by to see how my daughter was doing with the new baby. Her other two daughters who had been with their aunt were at home, too. The middle daughter started climbing on me when I was holding the baby. I told her to wait. She turned and left the room.
A few minutes later I found her in the bathroom, sitting wrapped in a towel, chin in hands. I asked if she was mad at me. She nodded and said, “Yes.” I asked if she was ready to be friends again. She smiled and said, “Yes.” We had a hug and I gave her a “horsey” ride back to the living room.
We teach our children about their attitudes and emotions. This is one of the areas that is easy to overlook, particularly if a child is quietly sulking. We as parents need to intentionally ask our children—maybe at bedtime—about what’s going on in their heart. “A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.” Proverbs 15:13
Do you have stories of training your child’s heart?
God bless….
Millie McNabb, founder of Christian Values Legacy, offers parenting seminars that focus on passing on your Christian values. Request your free report “Considerations for Intentionally Raising Children to Become Christian Adults” today at www.ChristianValuesLegacy.com.
I stopped by to see how my daughter was doing with the new baby. Her other two daughters who had been with their aunt were at home, too. The middle daughter started climbing on me when I was holding the baby. I told her to wait. She turned and left the room.
A few minutes later I found her in the bathroom, sitting wrapped in a towel, chin in hands. I asked if she was mad at me. She nodded and said, “Yes.” I asked if she was ready to be friends again. She smiled and said, “Yes.” We had a hug and I gave her a “horsey” ride back to the living room.
We teach our children about their attitudes and emotions. This is one of the areas that is easy to overlook, particularly if a child is quietly sulking. We as parents need to intentionally ask our children—maybe at bedtime—about what’s going on in their heart. “A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.” Proverbs 15:13
Do you have stories of training your child’s heart?
God bless….
Millie McNabb, founder of Christian Values Legacy, offers parenting seminars that focus on passing on your Christian values. Request your free report “Considerations for Intentionally Raising Children to Become Christian Adults” today at www.ChristianValuesLegacy.com.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Call while He is near
©Millie McNabb
I recently read an article about people being buried with their cell phones. This is apparently now the second most requested item to be included in the casket. Some families continue to pay the monthly fee to keep the phone active. Presumably, it provides some form of comfort to call the deceased, even after the battery has run down, and the message box is full.
There were other interesting dimensions to the cell phone in the memorial service: 1) Friends would call during the service and the personalized ringtones could be heard; 2) At the end of the service, the ring tone would sound, reminiscent of “taps” being played; and 3) The phone has an important place because it represents the person, and is part of their legacy.
God presented a more realistic call to make in Isaiah 55:6. “Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near.” When we make that call, God is part of our legacy.
What is worthwhile to impart to the next generation as your legacy?
God bless…
Millie McNabb, B.A., B.Mus.
Strategies and support for parents who are intentionally raising children to become Christian adults. www.ChristianValuesLegacy.com
I recently read an article about people being buried with their cell phones. This is apparently now the second most requested item to be included in the casket. Some families continue to pay the monthly fee to keep the phone active. Presumably, it provides some form of comfort to call the deceased, even after the battery has run down, and the message box is full.
There were other interesting dimensions to the cell phone in the memorial service: 1) Friends would call during the service and the personalized ringtones could be heard; 2) At the end of the service, the ring tone would sound, reminiscent of “taps” being played; and 3) The phone has an important place because it represents the person, and is part of their legacy.
God presented a more realistic call to make in Isaiah 55:6. “Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near.” When we make that call, God is part of our legacy.
What is worthwhile to impart to the next generation as your legacy?
God bless…
Millie McNabb, B.A., B.Mus.
Strategies and support for parents who are intentionally raising children to become Christian adults. www.ChristianValuesLegacy.com
Friday, December 5, 2008
Sow in Tears, Reap in Joy
I’m reading Jeremiah now in my personal Bible reading. Jeremiah is known as “The Weeping Prophet.” It brought to mind “Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting” in Psalm 126:5.
I was a tomboy growing up. When I was in first or second grade, I fell on the playground, and got an ugly scrape on my forearm. However, I didn’t cry. Several classmates made comments like, “Ooh, you’re so brave. That must hurt, and you’re not crying.” I began to make it a matter of pride not to cry—not just for pain, but for any situation.
When I was in college, I came to the realization that I was crying for books and movies, but not for real life. I also realized that when I cut off tears, I became emotionally neutral, which also cut off joy. I intentionally started the journey back of allowing myself to cry.
Tears are evoked when something touches us emotionally. God uses tears to point us toward His purpose for us. What makes you cry? Where has God led you through tears?
God bless…
Millie McNabb, B.A., B.Mus.
Do you cry for concern that your children might miss, dismiss, or reject your Christian values?
Strategies and support for parents who are intentionally raising children to become Christian adults. www.ChristianValuesLegacy.com
I was a tomboy growing up. When I was in first or second grade, I fell on the playground, and got an ugly scrape on my forearm. However, I didn’t cry. Several classmates made comments like, “Ooh, you’re so brave. That must hurt, and you’re not crying.” I began to make it a matter of pride not to cry—not just for pain, but for any situation.
When I was in college, I came to the realization that I was crying for books and movies, but not for real life. I also realized that when I cut off tears, I became emotionally neutral, which also cut off joy. I intentionally started the journey back of allowing myself to cry.
Tears are evoked when something touches us emotionally. God uses tears to point us toward His purpose for us. What makes you cry? Where has God led you through tears?
God bless…
Millie McNabb, B.A., B.Mus.
Do you cry for concern that your children might miss, dismiss, or reject your Christian values?
Strategies and support for parents who are intentionally raising children to become Christian adults. www.ChristianValuesLegacy.com
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