Children Learn What They Live
They are watching us!
Our children learn by example…
our example. When our last son was a little over two, he came out with a clear, perfect word that was…..revealing. It revealed what he heard in our home. No amount of ‘discussion’ could have changed what was heard by our little one any quicker than our hearing it come out of such an Innocent’s mouth.
I John 1:9 reads “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness”. Confess means: “God, You are right and I am wrong”…then I turn around. The ‘cleanse us from all unrighteousness’ takes place immediately…no waiting…no drama, shuts the door on the enemy.
As you can see, it’s all a matter of choice and then faith in what He says He will do for us. If we mess up again, He is still faithful and just to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. A lot happens in ‘the turning around’; something we do by choice. When you lean on, rely on and trust in Him to start the changes in your life from the ‘inside out’, you are walking in the Truth and resting in Him. If you are working real hard on changes ‘from the outside first’ without leaning on Him, it’s in your own effort and doomed to fail.
It’s true, children learn what they live…so show them God’s real Truth. When you mess up, show them how you tell God He is right and you are wrong. Then tell them you are ‘turning around’ away from the ‘wrong’ and leaning on God to make a change. Letting them see the Truth of His Word in action…..priceless!
If children live with criticism,
They learn to condemn.If children live with hostility,They learn to fight.If children live with ridicule,They learn to be shy.If children live with shame,They learn to feel guilty.If children live with encouragement,They learn confidence.If children live with tolerance,They learn to be patient.If children live with praise,They learn to appreciate.If children live with acceptance,They learn to love.If children live with approval,They learn to like themselves.If children live with honesty,They learn truthfulness.If children live with security,They learn to have faith in themselves and others.If children live with friendliness,They learn the world is a nice place in which to live.Poem Copyright © 1972/1975 by Dorothy Law Nolte
Do you believe that your children are learning from your ‘lifestyle’?
What are you doing about Truth in your home? Leave your comments
Nice article Donna! We are doing our best to convey Truth in the home…..its in the car that we sometimes need help! 🙂 Love you!
I remember when the youngest was 3, I was driving and he had his hands waving around in the car. I looked in the rearview mirror and said, "Where did you get those big hands, Mike?" His response was, "I got them at Sears". It was a very telling remark as I charged everything at Sears until we finally got our credit cards under control. Thanks for leaving the comment!