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“If a sudden jar can cause me to speak an impatient, unloving word, then I know nothing of Calvary love.
For a cup brimful of sweet water cannot spill even one drop of bitter water, however suddenly jolted.”
~ Amy Carmichael
Next to my love of lists comes my love for a good star chart. It goes right along with all my other quirky organizational tendencies. I was inspired by some fellow blogger charts...so, WE decided to use fun star charts to train our behavior for the month of February. All of us...Loverbrains, Emmer-bean, Ca-Lubby and ME!
This Amy Carmichael quote really hit me in my core as I was determining what to focus on changing first. We decided to focus/meditate on Proverbs 15:1, "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." I figure if you're going to change, it should be focused specifically on God's Word, right?
Determining the kid's goal wasn't really all that hard...OBEY RIGHT AWAY! Ephesians 6:1, "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." Because...if it's delayed it's not truly obedience. This is hard work on our part too...how do you spell C.O.N.S.I.S.T.E.N.C.Y!?
I so want to be the cup of sweet water that spills over God's love...His ultimate, CALVARY love...
To see our star charts head over to where I'm determining to be MomE & Loving It!
6 comments:
That is definitely a convicting quote. In fact, the whole book from which it comes is convicting.
Love those lists and star charts too. I have a hunch you're gifted as an Administrator. A born leader m'dear!
Neat quote too.
((Hugs))
I have “quirky organizational tendencies” too. ha. They help me keep on track though, so I go with it.
Prov 15 always hits me square on. My resolution for the week is “quit nagging” – of course I don’t THINK I nag at all. But sometimes I've heard rumors to the contrary...
Great verse for your children's goal.
Whew-what a quote! It reminds me of the verse in James, when he asks the believers whether good water can come from a salty spring. My heart needs to be made good if my words and actions are to become good.
I LOVE This idea!!!! Oh how I love this idea, and we NEED it!!! Do you have a template for your star chart? I'd love to hear the "rules". I am so glad you commented on my blog today and that I could find you!!! Wow!!! I feel inspired!!!
trust you will all be drinking from your saucers 'cause your cup of joy has overflowed.
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