2007 Family Christmas Picture Attempt #???As you can see we had a little trouble "taming the tongue" of the reindeer.
Today is the 5th day of Christmas break. The kids are wanting to claim boredom, yet they know they'll get put to work if they do. The bathrooms are just waiting for one little slip of the tongue!
The other "joy" that comes from the kids being out of school, is how much fun they have together as sister and brother. NOT. They are best friends one minute, and worst enemies the next. Complaints are made that the other person eats too loud, talks too much, or is just plain "annoying." Words of irritation start flying everywhere.
I pray that they will soon learn the power of their words. Their words can build-up or tear-down, bring war or promote peace, and have the power to change moods, irritations, and relationships forever. Sisters and brothers can be friends and encouragers of the best sort.
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak,
but their echoes are truly endless."
--Mother Teresa (1910-1997)
but their echoes are truly endless."
--Mother Teresa (1910-1997)
Today I'm sure will be the beginning of kind and loving words between the siblings in this house. Hey, I can pray for that anyway. Our God is a miracle worker.
Oh Lord, this is the day that you have made, and I will rejoice and be glad in it! Be present with us in every moment, loving us, changing us, and making us more like you. Teach us, dear Jesus, to use our words wisely, and to be careful with how we speak. May our words be marked by your grace, peace, and compassion. Lord, teach my children the power of their words, and give them the discipline to hold their tongues and say only what is kind. I so want them to recognize that their words can be reckless and pierce like a sword, or they can bring healing and encouragement. Mark our lives with your presence, and help us to shine you in all that we say and do.
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