Don't Let Our Weeds Catch Hold of Our Children

In today's retreat we remember that we were created by God, created in His image. "We are called to imitate." How do we imitate? Do we imitate? Because we surely know our children imitate us. So, again I ask, as our children imitate us, do we imitate our heavenly Parent?

As moms we are our children's first teachers. How many of us have ever accidentally let that bad word slip out of our mouths and the next thing we know, we've expanded our little one's vocabulary? Oh, aren't we proud! They hang onto that word and keep it at the forefront of their minds knowing it will shock when used.

But hopefully, our children also see and mimic the good we do. We speak kindly most of the time, we do what is right. We try to bring people closer to God. I think the greatest gift one can be given is a child. It is the most awesome responsibilty.

We can be the best example or the worst example; it is always our choice. Whatever we choose, chances are darn good we are planting the very same kinds of seeds in our youngsters' souls at a tender age. It's much harder to weed once the weeds take hold. Don't let our weeds catch hold of our children. Imitate God.

~ Maureen :)
July 12, 2009 God Creates Us