What is one simple phrase that you want your children to quote often and say, "My mother used to tell me..." or "My mother always taught me..."
My friend Laurie posted this on her blog and I wanted to hear from all of you. This is what she said:
The phrase that keeps coming back to mind that really does encompass all that I would hope to instill in my children is "Listen to the Spirit."
As I've considered motherhood I've determined that if my children can leave my home with one skill that I've strived to develop in them it would be the ability to recognize the ways the Spirit speaks to them. If they have mastered this principle I can always be assured that the choices they are making for themselves and their families are truly best for them. They will be well taken care of by the One who always gives correct counsel. I will be reassured as they will be that they are in good hands as they navigate their way through the tumultuous journey of life.
Wow. I need to think of something great, that encompases who I am. I am often saying, "Make good choices" and it can be as simple as that. I also am often saying to my children "please be kind to each other" because kindness to family and to others around us is an attribute I want them to really understand the importance of. But I like hers, too, and I can add that one in, right? What is yours?
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When Warren and I first married, he told me that the most valuable thing someone can learn is how to listen to the promptings of the Holy Ghost. So, that is one thing we often say to the girls - we point to their little chest and say "Remember to listen in there" and "Remember to do things that make you feel good right in there." I also am constantly telling them to "Slow down, and just breath."
Right now we are teaching our children to say their own personal prayers at night. I hope the one lesson they take with them is to pray often. Prayer is a great comfort and will help cope throughout their lives.
I would say that I am always telling me family that I love them and so do Jesus Christ and their Heavenly Father. I figure if my family can leave my house knowing that there are people out there who love them unconditionally it will give them the confidence to do all that they need to in life. It will help them to remember who they are and where they came from. They are not only me children but also our Heavenly Fathers. If they can remember that, I hope that it will help them stand up for their beliefs and grow their own testimony. I guess that is what I try to teach. I am not always great at it, but I hope that they will always remember that.
Awesome! Thanks for that. I am going to think of something great...and try to remember every day...what is my legacy?
I read this post a few days ago and have been pondering my response. I think the thing that I try most to instill is honesty. I tell Nathan to be honest with us and in his dealings with friends. I remind him that Heavenly Father wants him to tell the truth, and knows when he is not being honest even when I don't know for sure. Some aspects of honesty are a bit too complicated for a preschooler, but it sets the stage for later. Being honest to yourself and not compromising your ideals, not bending the truth for personal gain, and being honest in your relationship with God.
Thanks everyone! I think I'm going to do a family home evening on each of these so I can also incorporate these more fully in our home. I enjoy hearing these.
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