I have been feeling the need to help our children know that their Father in Heaven loves them. That if they can have this knowledge in their lives they will be able to believe the gospel, the prophet, understand the priesthood, the temple, the trials, etc.
As I have pondered this feeling I have had some of the following thoughts:
Pray that Elizabeth will have an experience this summer that will help her KNOW her Father in Heaven loves her. That this knowledge will be the spark that ignites her testimony and keeps burning strong throughout her life. Something for her to build upon.
In my patriarchal blessing I am counseled, "forgive before the offence is complete." I need to pray for the strength to forgive my children when my children do something that bother's or annoys me.
Pray to see the times in my children's lives that the Lord is showing His love for them and point it out to them.
Today I had a good experience setting up an outing with one of Elizabeth's friend's mom. I finished the phone call and told Elizabeth how blessed she was to have this good friend who comes from a good family. That if she ever feels like she does not have a friend she should think of Isabella.
Then Aunt Ruth called and arranged for Elizabeth and her cousin to room together at EFY. We were expecting this cousin to not be able to go. Again I told Elizabeth how blessed she was and that Heavenly Father was looking out for her. I was reminded of my prayer to see the Lord's hands in her life and it was sweet to see it so quickly come about.
As I have pondered this feeling I have had some of the following thoughts:
Pray that Elizabeth will have an experience this summer that will help her KNOW her Father in Heaven loves her. That this knowledge will be the spark that ignites her testimony and keeps burning strong throughout her life. Something for her to build upon.
In my patriarchal blessing I am counseled, "forgive before the offence is complete." I need to pray for the strength to forgive my children when my children do something that bother's or annoys me.
Pray to see the times in my children's lives that the Lord is showing His love for them and point it out to them.
Today I had a good experience setting up an outing with one of Elizabeth's friend's mom. I finished the phone call and told Elizabeth how blessed she was to have this good friend who comes from a good family. That if she ever feels like she does not have a friend she should think of Isabella.
Then Aunt Ruth called and arranged for Elizabeth and her cousin to room together at EFY. We were expecting this cousin to not be able to go. Again I told Elizabeth how blessed she was and that Heavenly Father was looking out for her. I was reminded of my prayer to see the Lord's hands in her life and it was sweet to see it so quickly come about.
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