Until Christmas Day, the daily devotionals will follow the church’s “Light The World” campaign. I would love to hear how you and your family are lighting the world each day!
“Blessed are the merciful.” (Matthew 5:7)
The first thought I had when I read today’s Light the World focus was, “I really need to give my kids a break.” It can be really hard to let things slide with my kids sometimes. I know what they are capable of and I see their potential and when they aren’t living up to it I can get easily frustrated. I know I hold them to a high standard, and while that is not something I want to change too much, I need to give them some room to make mistakes and find different ways to teach them how to live up to their potential. So today, I am going to try to focus on the positive, encourage instead of reprimand, teach and play and love a little more… and maybe let them off the hook when I would normally tow the line. I mean… it’s Christmas after all.
I’m so grateful that my Father in Heaven loves perfectly and is so eager to extend us mercy and give us every benefit of the doubt.
Meditation/Jouraling Prompt: How can you show an increased amount of mercy to your family today?
