Amen. I realized once that a re-action is just another form of acting poorly. We act out just as the offender has. But to re-spond requires more thought and offers hope for change for the other person. When our kids see us respond rightly rather than re-"acting" -their poor actions it gives them hope .
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Love this Traci.
ReplyDeleteLoved this simple yet profound truth! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAmen. I realized once that a re-action is just another form of acting poorly. We act out just as the offender has. But to re-spond requires more thought and offers hope for change for the other person. When our kids see us respond rightly rather than re-"acting" -their poor actions it gives them hope .
ReplyDeleteJust love them with all your heart and pray for the ability to parent them with your Father In Heaven. I kow that you do that.
ReplyDeleteThis is so so so true - a lesson I am in the thick of,especially in raising my teen niece the past few years. I fail often.
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