Our God is GOOD, no matter what! Our circumstances, or our trials do not determine how good He is.
He is our provider, when there is a non organic, non grass fed roast given to us in our time of need, I am not going to let my children go hungry and state that it is not good enough. HE provided it :)
I appreciate your postings. I have struggled with eating what we have in this season to the point that I could be anorexic real fast if my mind controlled my body, but instead I chose peace and thankfulness. I am learning anew, how quickly things can change for a family financially and have repented over making sure I had only 'good' food, while others in my church probably have done without. I did not ignore the need intentionally by any means, I was just walking around blinded.
Thank you Lord for opening my eyes.
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Thank you for sharing! I LOVE how Jesus Loves us :) and I want to be that to my children. There is a balance when to pull out scriptures. If they are in the midst of rebellion, they are not open to hear the word. A soft answer always turns away wrath.
For the big stuff, I have found the book creative correction by Lisa Welchel very insightful and encouraging as well as a great tool. She uses scriptures and opportunity of the word in LOVE to teach as well as natural consequences. There are 'rules' within scripture that ARE in our benefit to follow, and i find it important for my kiddo's to know these 'rules'. But when we mess up there is grace as well. I often look for opportunities to share with my boys what exactly grace looks like. Blessings to you and praying for strength as you minister to others :)