1. Do you deliberately use "words of life" (encouraging and affirming words) with your child(ren)? with yourself? with those outside your home?
2. The Boys Town Model of Parenting suggests that we strive for a 5:1 ratio of positive/corrective interactions with our child(ren). Where do you fall most days? Do you see trends (times, situations, physical stresses) that increase the negative interactions? Can you take steps to change these circumstances and/or readjust your expectations?
3. How can we give words of instruction and training without nagging, criticism or reprimands?
4. Read Romans 2:4 [Or do you presume upon the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience? Do you not know that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?] According to this verse, what leads us to repent? How specifically does God what you to extend his grace to your children so that his kindness, through you, will lead them to repentance?
Action Point-Take time this week to express your appreciation to those around you and to God.
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