The other day my son and I were reading in Exodus 20 and talking about the 10 Commandments.  I have what's called "The Parenting Bible (NIV)", which is a regular New International Version Bible, but it has some tips for Parents sprinkled throughout it. 

On the page that houses Exodus 20, it has a note from Kevin Leman that was taken out of his book entitled "Getting the Best Out of Your Kids".  It is called "A Child's Ten Commandments to Parents", and it struck a major chord with me.  So much so, that I wanted to share it with you here.

"1. My hands are small; please don't expect perfection.
 2. I haven't seen the world; please don't restrict me unnecessarily.
 3. Housework will always be there; please take time for me.
 4. My feelings are tender; please don't nag me all day long.
 5. I'm a gift from God; please discipline me in a loving manner.
 6. I need your encouragement; please go easy on the criticism.
 7. Please permit me to fail so I can learn from my mistakes.
 8. Please don't compare me with my brother or sister.
 9. Please don't be afraid to leave me for a weekend together.  It's a great way to show me your
     marriage is very special.
10. Please take me to church regularly, setting me a good example to follow."

I think I'm going to print this out for myself and post it in several places around the house.  I'm feeling gently reprimanded and humbled by the Lord.

Thank you, dear Lord, for these precious gifts that you've given to me in these children.  Please help me to raise them as you would have me raise them.  Help me to be the mother that You want me to be.
  Thank you so much for the Seeds of Faith community and for all of the women whom we have been given an opportunity to bless.  So many of these women have blessed us in return, whether they are aware of it or not. 

Please strengthen us in our Mom Walk, and help us to teach our children to know and love you, Lord.

In Jesus' name I pray,

Amen

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Your sister in Christ,







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