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| Laura Sandretti |
What a privilege it was to have Laura Sandretti come and share with us some practical ways we can guide our children towards gratitude. It is important for us to educate and empower our children. Parenting with the end in mind is key. Be intentional about your parenting and you will be blessed. Here are some notes from her great talk with us.
1. E
is for Eating-Exodus
16
a.
Eat all of less-put small portions on
their plate; they can have seconds of their favorites once they have eaten what
is one their plate.
b.
Every good and perfect gift comes from
above (even the food they don’t like)
c.
Expedition-take them to serve at a homeless
shelter
d.
Exceptions-let them have a few things they
won’t eat (especially if they gag on it)
2. E
is for Effort- Colossians
3:23
a.
Every job can be fun, it is all about
the attitude
b.
Eyeballs are for using
a.
See
what needs to be done and do it
b.
Train
them to ask the following
i.
What
needs to be done?
ii.
What
can I help you with?
3.
E is for Earning- Philippians 2:5-7
a.
Earning is optional (humility is found in
servant hood)
b.
Ease up on the gifts
a.
Jesus
got 3 gifts, your kids can too!
c.
Extras are theirs to purchase
a.
Encourage
them to pray before they make a big purchase
4.
E is for Entertainment
a.
Equip them for school (it can be boring
at times)
a.
Give
them quiet room time each day
b.
If
they say they are bored, give them a job to do
b.
Everything is not about their perfect life
5.
E is for Every word matters
a.
Use
words that foster gratitude
b.
Everyday
expressions
i.
Please
and thank you
ii.
Ask
me, don’t tell me
c.
Wants
vs. needs
6.
E is for Example
a.
Be
prayerful and bout our own entitlement issues
b.
I
kings 3:9
