My youngest daughter's birthday was last month. She is now 9 years old. For many reasons we didn't celebrate with her friends until this month. She finally decided on going to see a musical put on by a local middle school. She invited 8 of her friends. They had a wonderful time. Singing along and totally enjoying the show. Most of my daughter's friends don't speak English as their first language but there was no language barrier between them. Not because she speaks their languages, but because they were all so accepting of each other. I watched her as she greeted her friends with warm hugs. She naturally reached out to touch each one and spent time chatting with each of her guests. Their laughter was a beautiful song through out the restaurant.
I visited with parents who came to pick up their children and at one point I realized that my daughter was imitating me as she made her guests feel welcome and included. I was so proud of her!
As Christian Women it is important to remember that our beliefs, our morals, our hearts are played out through our actions. Whomever is watching you, is being lead by you.
Leading by example. Once you become aware that someone is truly watching you and learning from you and even perhaps imitating you the little things you do take on so much more importance. Do you drive the speed limit? Return the shopping cart? Put your trash in the trash can? Pay your bills on time? How do you treat the cashier at the store where you shop? Gossip about the people in your life? Do you cheat at anything? Ugh! Leading by example. The small things in life matter because someone is watching and following. Take a step back and look at your life. Where are you leading those who are watching you?
I visited with parents who came to pick up their children and at one point I realized that my daughter was imitating me as she made her guests feel welcome and included. I was so proud of her!
As Christian Women it is important to remember that our beliefs, our morals, our hearts are played out through our actions. Whomever is watching you, is being lead by you.
Leading by example. Once you become aware that someone is truly watching you and learning from you and even perhaps imitating you the little things you do take on so much more importance. Do you drive the speed limit? Return the shopping cart? Put your trash in the trash can? Pay your bills on time? How do you treat the cashier at the store where you shop? Gossip about the people in your life? Do you cheat at anything? Ugh! Leading by example. The small things in life matter because someone is watching and following. Take a step back and look at your life. Where are you leading those who are watching you?
Titus 2:2-4
Amplified Bible (AMP)
2Urge the older men to be temperate, venerable (serious), sensible, self-controlled, and sound in the faith, in the love, and in the steadfastness and patience [of Christ].
3Bid the older women similarly to be reverent and devout in their deportment as becomes those engaged in sacred service, not slanderers or slaves to drink. They are to give good counsel and be teachers of what is right and noble,
4So that they will wisely train the young women to be [a]sane and sober of mind (temperate, disciplined) and to love their husbands and their children, 3Bid the older women similarly to be reverent and devout in their deportment as becomes those engaged in sacred service, not slanderers or slaves to drink. They are to give good counsel and be teachers of what is right and noble,
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