I've been pondering some deep stuff recently, but haven't had any idea how to even begin this discussion with you, my dear Bloggy Friends. However, I read a beautiful post on another blog today, which seemed to be the perfect introduction for the topics that I have been pondering.
Just A Family is one of the blogs that I often read. I am blessed by this mama's words, example, quiet & gentle spirit, and love for her children. I hope you will be blessed, and challenged, by her thoughts today:
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law
he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by
streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and
whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
Psalm 1
....
The verse on my bulletin board is what I'm desperately trying to teach my children.
Meditate on God's law.
Go for counsel when you're in doubt about something.
Even when you're not in doubt go and seek it out.
Even when you're not in doubt go and seek it out.
Get them used to asking, "Dad, do you think I should do this?"
Good counsel is always a gift from God, it's not always what
you want to hear but it's a protection from the Lord.
you want to hear but it's a protection from the Lord.
So many times kids are not taught to seek out counsel.
Just do what you think or what you feel.
Just do what you think or what you feel.
Our hearts can't be trusted and when you learn
to always run to counsel it will save lots of heart ache. Part of the heart ache
I'm trying to protect my children from is the heart ache of a prideful spirit.
The spirit of I'm right your wrong. When you're married this is not a quality that is
appreciated. So going to someone and saying,
"this is what I think, but I want your advice" can protect you from
the dangers of prideful thinking.
a haughty know it all is really hard to be around..sigh, I've been guilty.
Get your daughter used to asking her dad if he likes
what she has on.
Teach your son to always go to dad before
he does anything...I will ask Cooper, my eight
year old, did you get counsel before you did that?
Use the word counsel and tell them what it means.
Read stories about people or couples who went for counsel.
It starts early and remind them often.
Remind yourself often.
Don't do anything without first saying,
"I'll ask my husband and get back with you."
Counsel is a beautiful thing.
"this is what I think, but I want your advice" can protect you from
the dangers of prideful thinking.
a haughty know it all is really hard to be around..sigh, I've been guilty.
Get your daughter used to asking her dad if he likes
what she has on.
Teach your son to always go to dad before
he does anything...I will ask Cooper, my eight
year old, did you get counsel before you did that?
Use the word counsel and tell them what it means.
Read stories about people or couples who went for counsel.
It starts early and remind them often.
Remind yourself often.
Don't do anything without first saying,
"I'll ask my husband and get back with you."
Counsel is a beautiful thing.
I'd love to hear your thoughts ...
If you are single and still living in your parents' home, is this something that you practice? Is this something that your parents taught you?
If you are single and living outside of your parents' home, is this something that you practice? If so, who do you seek godly counsel from?
If you are married, is this something that you have discussed with your spouse? Is this something that you practice? Who do you seek godly counsel from?
If you are a parent, is this something that you teach your children?
