May 2, 2010
Today we begin a new virtue for the month of May. This month's virtue is one that you can use over and over again. It's probably one that will come back to you as parents some time or another in the next few days. It's a virtue that many Americans just simply struggle with on a daily basis. Are you ready to know what it is? Are you sure? How about patience!
Patience is waiting until later for what you want now.
Bottom Line May 2: If you don't wait is could cost you later.
How true is that? I bet you can look back over your life and come up with atleast one time in your life that you did something without waiting. Patience is tough. Especially when you really want something bad. Share a story with your child this week about a time when you didn't wait or use patience. It's important for your child to know that you wrestle with these same virtues in your life. It also lets them know that they have to learn these virtues at some point in life, so why not now.
Our Bible story this week is about Esau in the Old Testament. (Genesis 25:24-34) Most times when people think about this story we always think about Jacob. Well what about Esau? Esau gave his birth right to Jacob because he was hungry. What a man, right! To trade a life long blessing for a bowl of soup. How crazy is that? Well, we've all done crazy things especially when we only live in the moment. Let's practice patience!
Ask your kids in the car about this Bible story. Take time to read it yourself so you know the right answers. And take time this week to read it together as a family. Remember God put your children in your life so that YOU can spirtiually influence their lives. We're (First Baptist Church, Maryville) here to help!
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