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For it is easier to build a child then to repair an adult.
Help me praise more than criticize, encourage more than nag,
Discipline, not punish, and model good behavior
rather than simple demand it.
Help me break the habit of automatically saying “No”,
when I could just as easily say “Yes,” and to remember a hug
given before it’s asked for is ten times more valuable!
Help me ask myself, “Will this matter in 20 years?”
Then enable me to let go of those things that won’t, so I can
Have the energy for those that will.
Help me earn their respect as I lead a life consistent
with the principles I value. Lord, give me the courage to teach
them right from wrong and help them discover their
own special destinies.
Help me to freely join in their silliness, share in their
laughter, delight in their joys and keep their confidences.
Remind me daily to draw upon your strength to heal their
wounds and comfort their sorrows.
Most of all, Lord, help me really listen for the hidden
thoughts and needs that often lie behind their requests and
give me the key to their heart that it may be
opened wide to all life’s wonders and possibilities.
by Audrey Jeanne Roberts
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Posted by Hollis on 2008-04-09 16:34:08 | Rating: | Views: 105
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This definately needs to be in a parent's handbook. Great Post!
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Posted by Nubian
on 2008-04-10 01:59:08
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My son is 18..he recently moved out on his own for 6 months,,,boo hoo.
Nice post.
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Posted by DifficultSoul
on 2008-04-10 13:25:13
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Great post.
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Posted by katryn
on 2008-04-11 05:59:38
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Boy Hollis, I need to say this prayer every day!!! I find myself at times becoming so frustrated with the everyday arguing I get from my kids. If they are not arguing with eachother, they are arguing with me. This is a great prayer!!! Thank You!
God Bless!!
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Posted by keepdreaming
on 2008-04-13 00:28:24
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Nubian,
I afree with you having it in the parent's handbook...We all would be alot happier.
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Posted by Hollis
on 2008-04-14 06:50:54
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DS,
I understand when a child moves out. Our oldest has been on his own for 2 years now, and we hardly see him...All we can do is pray for his safety and that he is happy...
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Posted by Hollis
on 2008-04-14 06:53:00
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Greenersky,
Alot of us need to say this prayer for our children. It would help so much abuse from happening I think....
Good to see you too.
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Posted by Hollis
on 2008-04-14 06:54:18
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Kat,
nice to see a few face.Hopefully if you have kids you pray for them daily..
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Posted by Hollis
on 2008-04-14 06:55:18
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kd,
I know exactly what you mean about the argueing between the kids. Happens everyday here. And my nerves are on edge all the time.....Let's say this prayer 5 times a day and maybe the kids will get along better!!!!!LOL
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Posted by Hollis
on 2008-04-14 06:57:08
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