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• Oct. 1, 2007 - Playing God?

 My oldest son has developed a horrible attitude towards his next youngest brother over the past year. It had appeared for a whlie a few years back as well but after we did a Biblical study on pride my son quickly realized how he was placing himself above his little brother by treating him poorly (not wanting him near him at all) and that was the end.  But slowly this attitude has crept back and no matter how many heart to hearts I have with Him or what Scripture I bring to him it remains.  I am at a loss for how to deal with this or even if this is my territory or if I leave this to the Holy Spirit.  I have brought truth to him and he knows he is wrong and can admit that he is wrong, so where so I go from here? There are other times as well with my kids when I wonder if I am trying to take the place of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Do any of you struggle with letting the Holy Spirit bring conviction and true repentance to your children's hearts? I am constantly trying to take this upon myself only to end in failure and frustration.  This is always my first clue that I have taken on a burden that God did not give to me.

Would love to hear your thoughts and any advice!

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• Oct. 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by garringer9
I have a blog I frequent and she said she is going to bring the offense to the attention of the child then pray with him. I thought that was great. EVERYTIME. Wow what a commitment. I would not stop bringing it to their attention because you are training them. How would they realize? We are all so inclined to our sinful natures that I do not think most of us automatically lean towards righteousness.
I also have something for you. Go to my blog under you make me smile.
You should get a chatbox so I can leave you messages! Have a great evening. I will pray for wisdom in this area for you. Lori
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• Oct. 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Naomi
You aren't the only one. Don't worry.
You might want to check out this site if the link works.
http://www.peacemaker.net/site/c.aqKFLTOBIpH/b.958199/k.AFBE/Young_Peacemaker.htm

If it doesn't - it's basically a workbook for kids called the Young Peacemaker.
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• Oct. 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SummerM - Our Family Village
I wrote a couple days ago on siblings fighting and posted about a couple books that have helped me. Maybe they will help you. The post is here http://ourfamilyvillage.com/sibling-rivalry/
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• Oct. 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
I'd play up the character traits that the boys are showing that you want to see.
On someone else's blog (wish I could remember) she posted about a fruit of the spirit plate. It is an ordinary plate, but is decoarted with fruit. At dinner one of her children eats from the plate and they talk about the fruits of the spirit that he exhibits.
I've started this at home and in my kindergarten classroom. The kids love it!
mudpiestodragonflies.blogspot.com
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• Oct. 4, 2007 - Congratulations!

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• Oct. 5, 2007 - Thank you all ....

Posted by onecrazymom
for all of the great ideas and book recommendations - I will be checking into these. ( :

Thanks Lori for the award - I am so glad that I make you smile - you make me smile too my friend! ( :

Thank you Tia for picking me - I am so excited about the Grammar Program - looks great!

Blessings to you all today!
Mandi
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• Oct. 5, 2007 - I agree with the first commenter.

Posted by REInvestor
I wouldn't stop bringing it to his attention and direction him to the Lord. How many times in our own lives do we get stuck over a particular sin? He needs your consistency and faithfulness to battle this area. And I would point him to the positive - how can he honor his brother and talk about specifics on this. And encourage him when he does and when you see it. give him hope for change and help him to see how to do it. You are training for dealing with all kinds of sin here as well as trying to build a relationship for a lifetime between the two brothers.And now I would do well to take some of my own advice.
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• Oct. 12, 2007 - Thanks Jennifer

Posted by onecrazymom
I think you are right - thanks so much. It is easier said than done isn't it? ( : I may have to post a follow up on the incredible things God has been teaching me through this!

Love,
Mandi
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