I'm supposed to be in the final stages of curriculum planning right now, but I seem to be more involved in blog hopping than anything. (I'm fascinated with a few cooking blogs and anything cupcake). In one of my blog surfing moments I ran across something that caught my full attention; A discusson regarding the power of duplication as it is related to training children.
The concept speaks truth to me as a parent. As a young mom (and even in my pre-mom stage) I spent a lot of time thinking about what to do and not to do once I became a parent. It isn't too difficult when your children are infants, but as they begin to move the task becomes more difficult and dauting. This continues to increase as the child's skills increase. The more independent thought and action the child possesses the more will be required of you. Because children imitate what they see, you and your parenting skills are on the constant scope. Everything you do and say, everything you don't do or say sends a message. The particular blog relates that all you have to do is 'watch your behavior.' Have you ever listened a young child at play and overheard something you wish you hadn't? Confirmation! Imitation is not always going to flatter us as parents. If I want my child to grow up well, I have to behave well. I will continue to ponder this truth.
This takes me to another blog that left me with a point to ponder on.
These teachings, from Luke 6:45
" A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh."
I love the principle here of 'treasuring in our heart.' I desire a heart that brings for that which is good. In order to obtain this worthy desire I need to control the thoughts and feelings that govern what is in my heart. Charity comes to mind quickly as a corrective tool. When thoughts and feelings become uncharitable often the heart will become the receptical of 'evil treasures.' The term charity has been my mantra for a good long while in my home, but as I ponder these principles and connect them I see a clear path to how to be that charitable person I desire to be. Often as I struggle to become what I know I need to become I find that the concept is clear while the execution is what elludes me. The more I study the principle and find ways to develop them, the less ellusive they are for me. A mighty change of heart is a daily project. Not that I'm of a mean nature in any way. I am a mom trying to run a home and bring up chldren righteously before the Lord in these last days. It makes sense that in order for that to happen, I have to be righteous before Him as well.
More musings later.....
I've got to get back to refining curriculum for the new school year and finish setting up this blog so that I can record a bit more of my journey with homeschooling.
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