Men aren't worth your tears because the good ones won't make you cry.
I heard this today on the radio, and quickly wrote it down like I often do, so I wouldn't forget it. The whole broadcast was on relationships. I wish I would have heard this back when I was a teenager. Of course I shared the teenage version during our devotional time tonight and elaborated to include some of my own personal experiences.
I got a few-- "Oh Mom!" comments. And I sensed some shyness about the whole topic. I'm okay with shy. Shy is good.
Tonight I wanted to emphasis that shining their light for God could be as easy as taking a stand against "going steady" with anyone just because all of their friends were doing it. "Trust me," I told them-- it is not all that it is cracked up to be.
It is absolutely amazing that Chapter 37 of Purpose Driven Life included this--
While it is wise to learn from experience, it is wiser to learn from the experiences of others.
If only my children could learn from my past experiences-- it would save them so much.
Praising God for lots of good conversation with my "older" kids tonight.
I don't know what has gotten into them.
But talking is good.
I am sure they will have lots of their own experiences-- but maybe they will avoid a few because they remembered what I shared with them tonight.
That is my prayer for my kids.
6 inspiring thoughts:
Goodness gracious, that is quite a gaggle of kiddos!! =) I wish I had the fortitude and willpower to raise a really big family, but the hard truth for me is that I'm just more able to handle my 2 little miracle girls. =) I grew up in a really big, close-knit group of family members, and it makes me sad sometimes that I'll never be able to perpetuate that myself. Kudos (MEGA kudos!!!) to you and your hubby for being able to do it, and getting it done! =D You are amazing!
I hear you, Christine! I watched my mom make some TERRIBLE mistakes when I was a teenager and because of that, totally avoided making the same ones!! Because I watched her be a "teenager" I didn't have to do it myself and I got through my teen years almost scot-free!! True, she didn't tell me what her mistakes were - I saw them for myself! - but I certainly can understand your point.
We are at Chapter 19 on Purpose Driven Life right now and it's great!!!
Great quote!
I wonder if my heart would have heard it as a teen. I was such a mess.
I pray for my kids too that they won't make the mistakes their Daddy and I did.
Great Post!
I have such a hard time keeping up on blogs between working and taking care of our ONE little angel! But each time I check in on you, John and the kids, I leave my computer more inspired.
Thank you, Christine!
Blessings,
Laura :)
i think that is what we all hope for, that our children can learn just a little bit from us and not fall down themselves in everything.
blessings. i think they will remember
You are inspiring! Could you share a few tips on how you stretch your budget? We only have the two boys and we live pretty simply but we want to know what else we can do so we can save up for more adoptions.
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