We made it! The last day of our 31 Days to Impress Your Kids! I am blown away by all the fabulous sharing, comments and interaction there has been on these posts. I’m honored that you’ve been a part of these 31 days! THANK YOU!
Today’s post is a quick one. It’s what all these other 30 days have really been about: LOVE. We want to show our kids the real and true, never-stopping-never-giving-up-unbreaking-always-and-forever-love that Jesus has for us. And we want to show our kids how much we love them, too.
When we realize that our children are eternal beings who will spend eternity with God or separated from Him, our love for them will push us to impress them with God’s Word and love. In everything you do, whether it be taking your kids to church, picking out movies for them to watch or reading the Bible together, make sure you are doing it out of love! Parent with true love that is patient, kind, does not envy, or boast, is not proud or self-seeking. Show them love that is not easily angered or keeps a grudge. May you always protect, trust, hope and persevere as you are loving and raising your children!
Today, as we close this series, I have a special book giveaway for you. (contest closed!) It’s written by Brennan Manning and John Blase and is called, Smack Dab in the Middle of God’s Love. Isn’t that fun? It’s about a husband and wife who open their home to the neighborhood children, just to show them God’s Love. And in their conversation, they discover that we are always right SMACK DAB in the middle of God’s Love!
I pray your home, your children and you will always know and feel smack dab in the middle of His love and plan for you!
{I’d love to hear about your experience in our 31 days. Have you enjoyed it?}
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This month, I feel for the FIRST TIME my family and I are smack dab in the middle of HIS love. Don’t know how it is all going to end up…but all things work together for HIS good. Yippeee!!!!
The one that most hit me is wanting to do better teaching my children why we do, or don’t do certain things. I want them to see it from God’s Word. What are the most important rules in your house, and what scripture so you use to back it up?
thanks for your ministry here. i’m one of those moms who doesn’t feel creative… i can tell my kids about God’s big love but don’t have lots of great ideas on how to show them and involve them in it. thanks for using your gifts to help us impress our kids. 🙂
I am really trying to take your advice to heart. I’m working on making God part of everyday and every minute, not just Sunday and meal time.
Thank you for what you do. I enjoy everything I read here. It is such an inspiration and something that I take to heart. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Amanda – what a fabulous 31 days! and no help needed! 😉 I was really reminded of my purpose as mom to my boys – thank you for pointing me back to God in all things! love you!
I found this blog in the middle of the 31 days and love it! Thank you for inspiring this mama.
Thanks so much for your 31-day series … so much good stuff to think about and act upon!
Thank you for sharing this inspiring post. My wife and I try with all our hearts to make sure our son becomes a great, God fearing person when he grows up.
I have been wanting to drop by your blog since Relevant. Don’t worry…you don’t have to remember me because we actually didn’t meet there. I was at the homeschool meetup. I heard you introduce yourself and realized who you were. Ages ago…I mean 3 or more years ago, you helped me with bloggy stuff online. So thanks for that:) Nice to find you again:)
I’ve enjoyed the 31 days, as I always enjoy reading your writing, Amanda! You have such a special gift of ministry both for children and for those who love children!! Thank you for being YOU and for sharing yourself and your love of the Lord so freely with us! I hope that we will someday meet again in person!!
so excited to hear about this book- never have heard of it! thanks for all the wonderful posts the last month or so! they have been such a blessing!
I love your blog Amanda and have really enjoyed these 31 days. I liked reading in several of your posts during this time how I am an example and need to be the leader on the things and habits and routines that I pray would grow in my children’s hearts. Thank you!
The book looks adorable
Thank you so very much for sharing your journey as a parent. I grew up in a family with muslim background and came to know Christ when adult. Now trying to learn how to help my child to know and love God with all his heart, soul and mind…and learning myself through this. Your posts gave me a bit more confidence as a new parent that with God’s help and help of his body I can do it. So much joy when I think about it. Thank you again.
We have so been enjoying the Jesus Storybook Bible. It was a gift were delighted to receive. It has been captivating for all of us.
This is the first time I’ve been in your site. And I’ve just started reading your post. So far, I’d say you are one talented writer! I love how you write and the articles you’ve written.Keep up the great job!
I have loved the past 31 days of posts! Thank you for helping to be more intentional about the way we raise our kids.
Thank you for all of the great inspiration during these past 31 days!
Thanks so much for all your inspiration and for 31 days of great advice!
Loved your series! Perfect way to wrap up…
And this book sounds like a wonderful one.
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