Lately I haven't been so kind with my words to myself since I haven't been running or exercising regularly and I have felt my jeans not fitting as I would like. But oh, to have the attitude and mind of a child where thoughts jump to something wrong with the jeans, rather than the negative self talk that something is wrong with us. That negative self talk comes too quickly to mind and often spoken aloud for little ears to hear. As Kirra spoke the words this morning we laughed, but the message of her words struck a chord with me and had me thinking of the messages I teach my children through how I live my life.
I was reflecting on my own body image and how my words and actions affect my children. I want to instill a healthy lifestyle and positive body image for both Kirra and Jaret. Just last night, I made a decision to give myself a kick in the butt and set some goals to get back to active living. As part of this, I contacted a friend and asked her to hold me accountable. Accountability is important to helping me reach my goals so that I follow through.
I know that my friend will do a great job of holding me accountable but I also know that my kids hold me accountable. They hold me accountable every day for how I live my life - through my actions and the words I speak.
I love the simple way that my children view life and how innocent they are. I love the faith they have. Jaret loves to memorize scripture and is good at it. Kirra is also learning Bible verses monthly and has been learning The Lord's Prayer. When she first started learning it, I would say a line and she would repeat it. Then as she practiced it more, she would say more of it on her own. At the end she would recite it with a twist, "For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever and always." This ending is similar to a story we enjoy the reads, "I'll love you forever and ever and always." Over the last couple of weeks she has been reciting it correctly word for word. There are times she regresses a bit but is doing well with the prayer. Tonight as she prayed, she began singing the prayer. I had to stop her so that I could video her singing the prayer. She loves music and loves to sing. Often I will hear her playing in her room and she will start making up songs. It makes my heart want to sing.
After Kirra's version of "The Lord's Prayer" tonight, we were talking about living forever. This thought of eternal life has been at the forethought of my children's minds more lately since Ayden's passing. And especially as we draw closer to Christmas, they miss Ayden more and more. Kirra put her hands on her heart and reminded me that she loves God with all her heart and that Jesus is in her heart. Nothing makes me more happy as a mom than to hear my children talk about their love for our Lord and about how they want to live as Jesus lived. So grateful ~ my heart is filled to overflowing! I love the mind and heart of my children.
"Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him." ~Psalm 127:3
"Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." ~Matthew 18:4
Video of Kirra Singing The Lord's Prayer
A couple of pictures from Jaret's Christmas Concert
Yes, Jaret was a Pirate (Shepherd) for his Christmas Concert
and McKinley was a Cowboy (Wiseman).
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