Sunday, June 26, 2011

A Servant's Heart

I'm always looking for another creative way to teach something to my children. That's just me, the way I'm made.  I love parenting and I love creativity, so why not put them together!

It brings me to a boiling point when I see my children begin to aggravate one another, especially when they find joy in the matter.  I decided to correct the issue by turning their provoking hearts into serving hearts.

For a start, I gathered craft sticks and wrote several different ways they could serve one another around the house while giving myself the opportunity to add more at anytime....

*clear his/her dinner plate
*vacuum his/her room
*make his/her bed
*offer front seat in car
*offer brother/sister to choose TV show
*help brother/sister clean a mess
*make his/her bed

When I catch them in the act of stirring up strife, that is when the stick is pulled.  I don't want them to abuse the correction on each other.  If it can't be put to use, they pull one until it can!! That is why I tried my best to choose areas that could be served daily.

I truly believe my children should serve one another without it becoming a correction, but giving a little reminder to find joy in serving rather than aggravating is just an added bonus!

God gives joy to those that promote peace. ~ Proverbs 12:20


2 comments:

Danelle said...

I'm enjoying your blog. You're doing a good job as a mom.

Danelle

Moms Gone Godly said...

Thank you Danelle! Wishing you many blessings! :)