What you DO speaks so loud

I can't hear what you say.

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Actions speak louder than words.

I know that.

Many times throughout my life I have been both victim and perpetrator of spoken hypocrisy.

This morning, I was reviewing the list 10 Ways to Love and the second item; "speak without accusing" jumped out at me.

I admit this is an area of struggle for me.  I absolutely LOVE my family but they might not always feel that from me.  It takes a lot of organization to keep this home running and sometimes I feel that my role is to bark one order after another at my troops.

Wait a minute, my role?  Or the role I've assumed?

I want to be the type of mom that speaks words of life over my children.  That inspires them, encourages them and assures them they are loved.

There is a time and place for direction but lately that feels like all I am doing with my kids.

And this I would like to change.

Sweet Jesus, please help me speak words of life over my children.  Convict me when I don't and show me how I can be different.

Thank you for giving me the privilege of being their mom.