Comments on: Taking My Own Advice

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:40:17 +0000

Thank you for sharing this post. It is something that I struggle with as a mom. How can I expect my children to know what the fruits of the Spirit are if I am not modeling them to them. You post has kicked me in the butt and encouraged me all at the same time.

I found your blog through Lisa Leanord’s. Glad I found you! I’ll follow along!

By: Oly

Oly — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:09:17 +0000

Hi Sarah,

Thank you for being real and for giving me something to really think about…(and hopefully change). I know the Lord is using you. I will be praying for you & your hubby as you share this weekend.

Love-Oly

By: mandy perry

mandy perry — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:50:12 +0000

SO true! Wow, I needed that powerful reminder today. My children are looking to me 1st to learn how to be patient, generous, and wise in making choices. I need to eat healthy, exercise, and get plenty of rest for myself and my kids.

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By: Chad Markley

Chad Markley — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:49:00 +0000

I tell my oldest to slow down, be patient and listen the first time. These are the three things I am the greatest violator of myself.

However, there is grace to be found in the failure. I am learning and so is she.

By: Steph.

Steph. — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:22:45 +0000

The patience thing is my biggest challenge as well as functioning in a positive and respectful way when I’m overly tired. I get those grumpies just like my son does, so I have to check myself and make sure i’m showing him a good example before I get on to him for being ugly to us because he’s tired.

By: Katie-Pensacola, FL

Katie-Pensacola, FL — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:01:50 +0000

God has so been challenging me in this area the past months. With trying to point out to my kids that they have the fruit of the Spirit in them and are capable of displaying it-it has challenged me to do the same.
Our kids are in our lives, we are meant to train them up-little did I know that God would use the experience to train me up in a few areas(okay more than just a few).

By: Heidi S

Heidi S — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:51:38 +0000

I expect and wish that others would give grace and understanding. I expect that when things are hard for me that the people in my life will give me grace even if they don’t know the details of my whole situation.

But how often do I respond with total grace when i don’t know what’s going on with someone? Am I able to give grace Just Because God asks me too? Because I sure wish people would give it to me!

By: jenn grant

jenn grant — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:29:45 +0000

i think about this often. its so easy for me to demand of others yet when it comes to myself……well, that’s another story!

i expect my son to not interrupt others, clean his room, read his bible, and be open minded and kind to others!
my husband to listen, encourage, support, help, and not say too much when i am wrong!

thanks for your thoughts.

By: Bethany Smith

Bethany Smith — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:07:19 +0000

Ha! It’s like yelling, “Be quiet!” I’m with ya.