This quote made me chuckle.
Mostly because I can picture God peering through the clouds, looking at me & saying
"is this making any sense to you?"
I am often the child He calms. I am the bratty, unsatisfied, child who pounds my fist when I don't understand His plan or ways. Yup. Me.
I am often the stubborn, self-centered child with attitude.
Does any of this sound familiar?
We're parents of tween/teenagers. Our children are sometimes bratty. They are often unsatisfied. They pound their fists when they don't understand our ways & decisions, as parents.
Maybe, then. I should take a few notes from my Heavenly Father.
(Dare I say "[we] should take a few notes from our Heavenly Father.")
Be the calm in your daughters life. Let the storm rage and be the quiet-still, in her struggle. There are always occassions to lay down the mom-law. But, maybe, I can challenge you to surprise her with your silence. Not your ignorance. Surprise her with your quiet-still, as you listen. just listen. don't rush in with a remedy. meet her with empathy. affirm her feelings through the storm, and watch her calm.
Happy Weekend!
-Emily
Absolutely Beautiful!
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