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[Living for Him]

I would like to also ask for some more advice about my children.

My husband and I are baby Christians.Me ,for the second time,him for the first.Both,for the last...

Our relationship has thrived,literally. We pray together,and he prayed for me for the first time the other night,and never have I ever felt love like that here on earth...praise Jesus for that ...so we are doing unbelievable.Every part of our relationship has changed,and it is just amazing...anyway...back to our kids.

I am wondering now,other then my children seeing the difference in us,how do we explain it to them? Our two oldest(my two-we have his,mine and ours ) that live here with us,are 6 & 8.They do not understand why now,all of a sudden ,for example,my 8 year old,can't watch some of the shows she had been for a long time,and why she can't listen to the dixie chicks anymore...not that I think that it's "wrong" per say,I just want to listen to praise and worship all of the time,I want them to hear it and feel it too ! I just don't know that I feel capable of helping them understand this new change in me,and their step-dad.It doesn't help that their dad tells them I'm brainwashing them...wow...another story there...but does anyone have any advice? Other then praying,cause believe me,that is the only thing I feel like I CAN do,and am doing right right now...Maybe any books for young children,that teaches them about being a Christian,what that means,how to be one...etc...I feel that I am failing here in this area.

Thankyou,it feels so good to know I have all of you to turn to,my brothers and sisters in Christ,

Lori

 

[Christi]

There is a wonderful book I found in a Christian book store called, "First Steps" 75 Devotions for Families With Young Children----Helping Your Children Begin Their Walk With God.
Each devotional has 4 steps: The Thinking Step, The Listening Step, The Talking Step, and The Praying Step. It is specifically for children 5-9. I think you will love it. I think as far as explaining to them why they can't do certain things anymore, I would just tell them that we make choices everyday. We can choose a bad choice, a good choice, or the best choice. Most of our choices are really between good and best. Some things may not be "wrong", but they are not the wisest choice of our time, which is little enough....and should be spent bringing glory to God. Explain to them that Christian music helps keep our focus on God, which helps us to remember to act like he wants us to. I will pray for your family....I too, am in a his/mine/our family (we all live here.....and trust me, you will need God! lol!) Your children are at an age where they are pretty receptive to spiritual things---when they get to be teenagers it is hard to make up for things you neglected in the past. (I am going through that now.) I am so happy about you and your husbands faith and the difference in your lives! God is good!

 

[allieisme]

I dont think it sounds like your failing by any means, but the first time I read this thread I thought "the dixie chicks" arent bad..But I know exactly what your saying, I listen to a station here all the time called K-LOVE that all it is, is christian music, and i have 2 little ones 3 and 1 1/2 so they are a little younger than yours, but my 3 yr old just loves going to church and singing to the songs that she knows, when they come on the radio, of corse its a transistion and will take some time, you and your husband should include your children in on your prayers..that might make it a little fun for them as well;
One of my girlfriends was telling me a game her family does when its prayer time...They all get in a circle and hold hands, and one person starts the prayer, and then when they are done then squeeze the persons hand they want to pray next, I cant wait until my kids are old enought to do that, I think that is the sweetest thing, to involve all of your family into a "family prayer time"..
And I just want you to know that I will be praying for you, to help you in this situation..

 

[Living for Him]

Thankyou Christi ! I will get that book ! Thankyou.

Godbless you and your family !

Lori

 

[Living for Him]

Thanks for the sweet words...don't we all feel like we are failing from time to time? Or is it just me?Am I too hard on myself? I love the prayer thing ! We are definitely going to do that tonight !! That is really a ool idea.We actually tried to just sit in the living room 2 nights ago,and have a family prayer time,everybody scattered here and there...on the couch,loveseat,chair...floor...it didn't work out to well...kind of discouraging actually...so I will try this tonight !!!!Thanks !

Godbless you and your family,Lori

 

[allieisme]

I dont think your alone in feeling like your failing your family, I too stay home with my kids, and I feel bad all the time, because I feel like a bad mommy, Like I'm always in a bad mood, and I'm always yelling, and sometimes I feel like it is the devil trying to win me over, and I have to just sit back and think about that, but it doesnt always work like that, you know?

sorry didnt mean to post twice..

 

[allieisme]

I dont think your alone in feeling like your failing your family, I too stay home with my kids, and I feel bad all the time, because I feel like a bad mommy, Like I'm always in a bad mood, and I'm always yelling, and sometimes I feel like it is the devil trying to win me over, and I have to just sit back and think about that, but it doesnt always work like that, you know?

 

[Faith0263]

PTL that you 2 are coming together for the Lord like that ..it's wonderful and what a great example for the children. Sure it'll be a little different for a while but it's working wonders for my youngest. She's into the WWJD book she was given and asking.."would Jesus like this or that?" About movies etc. Thank you Jesus. Just keep up the good work..God will show you the way.

I can relate about the brainwashing etc..from the ex..see my post..My ex is trying to take my youngest..He does this nonstop with both my girls Just keep believing in Him because the devil will NOT win!

 

[amie]

Hi I am praying for you and your beautiful family....I love the Dixie Chicks! I am praying for you!
Amie