Thoughts of Late...
Today I had to wonder how often I really realize what Christ really went through and what He did for you & me. In Bible Class in school today we were talking about how Jesus was beaten and hung on a cross to die. My oldest son Michael took it really hard. He was very upset that people beat Jesus and was so mean to Him. Michael said,"Mom, I don't want Jesus to come back to earth because I don't want Him to get beaten up again, and go through all that pain. Those men are so bad!" He was so upset that anything I said wasn't connecting so I let him talk to his daddy. Daddy had his full attention and tried to explain it the best he could. Michael was a total different person after he got off the phone.
It really touched me. I had to stop and think do I truly realize all Christ has done for and all He went through? I had to think of how often I've been the one to hurt Jesus and cause Him such pain.
Later in the day as I was disciplining or talking with my children I had to stop in my tracts again. Have you ever thought about what your saying to your children and then wonder,"Is that how Christ feels about me?" A few examples would be when I tell my child;
1."Please just have patience I'm not done yet!
2. I already said, No and I expect you to listen the first time!
3. I already gave you some. Why, do you want more?
4. My child really wants to do something and I say, No, I know you don't understand why but I do you will just have to Trust me because I really do know what I'm doing. It's for your good!
5. Did you pray about it?
6. Don't talk that way.
7. Treat them with kindness & love.
8. You need to be more forgiving of each other.
9. Stop your whining! No whining is allowed.
10. Please, Listen when I talk!
Ouch!! How these stepped on my toes! I expected this of my children but yet I as an adult feel like I don't have to always treat others as I tell them to treat their own siblings or to treat me. At times I don't even do this with my own Jesus. How in the world can I expect my 3,4,5 and 6 year old to do so.
Forgive me Lord! Please Lord, help me to remember this in the days to come and treat them as I would want to be treated or better yet treat them as I'd treat you if you were here in person! Lord, help me to have a Child like faith!
Still deep in thought.... Until next time,
~Rhoda~
