Post by Tammy on Mar 22, 2008 0:38:28 GMT -5
Jessica and I were in the bathroom, getting ready for the day, when she sighed and made this comment: "Mom, you don't fix your hair and adorn yourself like most other women do. But you know what? Thou excellest them all!"
(No offence to you other moms out there.
) But her opinion of me blessed my heart deeply, and also humbled me. I am utterly unworthy of such a high compliment. It brought to my mind another scripture, besides the one she alluded to.
Now, everytime I have dealings with her, I find myself being more careful what I say to her, my tone of voice, my countenance. I WANT TO BE WHAT SHE THINKS I AM! She thinks I am lovely and sweet and kind. Her brief but heart-felt comment has had a purifying effect on me, causing me to notice the flaws I need to remove from my character.
So this is another tried-and-true proverb, a treasure that I can put to use. Why not praise my children more often? It will help to purify them, it improves my attitude toward them, and it doesn't even cost a thing.
(No offence to you other moms out there.
) But her opinion of me blessed my heart deeply, and also humbled me. I am utterly unworthy of such a high compliment. It brought to my mind another scripture, besides the one she alluded to. As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise. Prov 27:21
Now, everytime I have dealings with her, I find myself being more careful what I say to her, my tone of voice, my countenance. I WANT TO BE WHAT SHE THINKS I AM! She thinks I am lovely and sweet and kind. Her brief but heart-felt comment has had a purifying effect on me, causing me to notice the flaws I need to remove from my character.
So this is another tried-and-true proverb, a treasure that I can put to use. Why not praise my children more often? It will help to purify them, it improves my attitude toward them, and it doesn't even cost a thing.
