This month's topic is the legacy that we leave for our children about marriage. Children are so completely little sponges that take everything in. EVERYTHING. Though I talk to them about love and marriage, my words are empty unless I actually live it for them to model.
I fail so often in this area. My pride gets squashed, I am mad at Daddy. My feelings get hurt, I get mad at Daddy. I have been away and the house did not get picked up in my absence, I am mad at Daddy. The trash didn't get taken out again, I am mad at Daddy. I break a nail, I am mad at Daddy. I think you get it.
I don't have to say a thing about being mad. It comes across in my tone or expression. The girls pick up on it. Do I want them to mirror that same thing to their Daddy or their future husband? Of course not! I often find myself apologizing to them and explaining what God says about it all and how Mom falls short but Jesus helps me. I think this helps them to see our need for Jesus in everything, even marriage.
How about you? What are you teaching your children about love and marriage through your actions?
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3 comments:
Yep, I hear ya. Thanks for being honest both with us and your kids. Your humility to explain your own weakness will be a great benefit to them later.
Oh... convicted! Yes, it's so easy to get mad at Daddy, and forget the damage we're doing. I find that's especially true with my son... he identifies so strongly with his Dad that he thinks I'm upset with him! I really work hard at putting positive spin on things.
Thanks for joining us for Marriage Monday today, Angela. :~D
P.S. I re-entered your permalink--the one you left whisked us away to another post. All is well now.
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So true. Children are definitely sponges when it comes to soaking up anything they see us doing. That's right that we all need Jesus in everything we do.
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