So what’s the answer to these pace-of-life issues? The author believes it is found in the lesson of the Sabbath.
A half day of Sabbath rest is better than no time at all.
4 Elements of A Healthy Sabbath for the Burns Family:
Rest - Refresh - Restore - Recreation
Lesson of A.W.E. - Affection, Warmth, Encouragement
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There is no such thing as a house without conflict, but by working relentlessly to reduce stress in your family, you promote a warm environment.
No one can live successfully until he or she masters self-control.
Your words have power. They can either provide life and build up or they can destroy. Even when discipline your children, it is important to choose your words wisely.
Children need to learn that life is not fair and that there are consequences to wrong choices.
Your words have great power with your children. (Proverbs 18:21).
Your words have power to destroy or to heal. Use your words with your kids to bring out the best in them.
You are a role model to your children.
You are a mentor to your kids.
“Build a legacy of faith for your children and your grandchildren. Continue doing the best you can, and with God’s help you will see wonderful results.”
There is much to be done and much to be taught. You have learned the lessons of parenting.
The great philosopher Soren Kierkiegaard told a story about ducks that came from an imaginary country where only ducks live. One Sunday morning, all the mother and father ducks headed to church with their children waddling behind them.
They entered the doors and sat in their duck pews, sang songs from their duck hymnals, and gave to underprivileged ducks at the offering time. When the duck preacher got up to proclaim the message, he was very dynamic. He opened his duck Bible and screamed, “Ducks, you can fly!” You have wings and you can fly like eagles.”
The ducks all chanted. We can fly, we can fly!” He asked, “Do you believe you can fly?” He screamed again, “We can soar through the skies!” They all shouted, “Amen.” With that the pastor closed his duck Bible and dismissed his congregation of ducks. Then they all waddled back home.
