Great discussion today! Thanks so much, Sunee for sharing your insights. I was particularly challenged by the question you ask yourself when witnessing one of your children in disobedience (Do I love them enough to discipline them? rough paraphrase). Thanks so much for your transparency! I agree that it's so easy to be selfish, ignore the behavior for the moment, and say I'll deal with this later. Thank you for reminding us that there is great reward in choosing love now for ourselves and our kids by the fruit you've observed in Judah. In the heat of the moment it's so easy to give in to the flesh, but as we train ourselves to choose obedience to God, one tantrum at a time :), I believe we will find it easier to make the obedient choice for ourselves and our children.
I was also encouraged by the powerful message of the foundation of faith we lay for future generations as we daily teach Christ to our children and those around us. I am thankful for the example of Lois, Eunice, and Timothy spoken of in 2 Timothy 1:5. The things we do today are not just for today, but for future generations to come. May we be able to take hold of this concept of generations and be transformed by Christ in how we think about the impact of our daily choices.
I look forward to continuing this discussion as we meet together and encourage one another.
Carol
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The biggest AH-HA for me was the thought that Lois (aka Timmy's grandma) was most likely the one who changed her family tree, passed on her new faith in Jesus Christ successfully to her daughter and grandson. I want my vision for my family to include future generations, not just my wee ones, but their wee ones, as well!
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