We’ve been talking about getting clear about what you want, what kind of parent you want to be, how you want to move through the world, caring for your own health and well-being, ways to be completely and joyously YOU. Today we are going to incorporate all of that, with a twist. In your quiet time and journaling this week, think about and write down what you want for your children. What is the desired future you see for them? Be specific. There’s power in the details.

In the book The Blessing, by Trent and Smalley, the authors name five components to blessing our children:
-          Meaningful Touch
-          Spoken Message of Blessing
-          Attach High Value to the Person
-          Picture a Special Future
-          Commit to See the Blessing Happen

Begin to bring your picture of a special future for your child into sharp focus. When you hold a clear picture in your mind, the “how” to achieve it comes more easily. Your clarity about what you want and where you are going, and your commitment to see it happen will maintain awareness and give you a filter for decisions and activities.

I don’t know who said this but I like it! “Wisdom is the power to see and choose the best and highest goal – and the surest means to attaining it.”  You have good instincts and you have wisdom about your children. Trust it. Hone it. Act on it.  Family Night by the Book is a wonderful way to help bring God’s special future into reality for your children. Each lesson is designed to consider just that.

I have encouraged you to journal and I am doing it again! Writing has power in it. It creates focus. It allows you to go back and edit, rethink, confirm, and inspect. It creates a record and a place to chronicle the journey – the successes, failures, turns, plans, and outcomes. It will allow you to get in touch with your deepest self. Give it a go…

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare

and not calamity, to give you a future and a hope.”        Jeremiah 29:11

We are here to support and coach you to that special future for your family!

Blesssings,

Beth and Dr. Ron