"My dear sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires." (James 1:19-20)
Let that charge settle in your bones. It's settling in mine and producing tears. Why are we so driven to correct and control our little ones? Is it because we feel out of control our own selves? And wouldn't more quiet time being still and listening to The Lord help us to release the reigns and trust him more? Listening to Him rather than spouting our own thoughts will allow us to discern what to say and how to say it throughout our long mothering days.
Tonight I will go to bed earlier so that it is not such a chore to meet with my Savior in the morning. I want to listen to His gracious words before I rush into another new day, throwing my own voice around our home with misappropriated power.
I want to listen to His Holy Spirit more than I speak. And I want my children to Lear to listen to God as well. And my judgmental words won't lead them to Him in a healthy way.
Ladies, let us purpose to live quiet lives. Put your fingers to your soft lips even now and pray, "Lord, I surrender my words." And touch your ears, saying, "By the Power of your Holy Spirit give me ears to hear and a mind to perceive." Touch your chest, which holds the organ of your heart from falling out. And ask the Lord's blessing upon it too, "Father, renew my heart with Your Love and Your Peace."
Today I will speak less. Correct less. Whisper more. Listen more. Smile as I listen, not frown. For anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires for mothers.
I'm so glad to know I'm not alone and other mother's are struggling the same as I am.
I have the tendency to compare myself to others...bad! And, I know I can't do that. Everyone's lives are different and we all have different battles we fight...it's when we bind together and fight together w/ the Lord will we overcome!
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