We had a lesson on grace and mercy today. I don't plan these things , I look for opportunities though. Only Danielle, who is going into 5th grade knew kind of what it meant. A couple of things have happen around the house that should have lead to a time out, but they were minor things so I used them to talk about grace and mercy. I told them that I was not going to give them the punishment that they deserved because I was going to give them mercy. Then I explained that God shows us mercy all the time. I explained that because Jesus died and took our punishment we don't have to die for things we do wrong. This lead to the question....Why would we have to die, because God can't tolerate sin and so He gave us an out, Jesus. Thus God's mercy! I tell the kids they have to accept God and what Jesus did for us, then ask forgiveness. Of course I really emphasize that they need to try their best not to do things that would make Jesus sad. I for one am so very glad that when I do mess up all I have to do is ask for forgiveness. Right where I am any time of the day. Most of the time the kids understand, a lot of the time I have to leave the rest to the Lord.
Time to go to Basketball camp.
The last kitten died today.
Danielle is so sad. I'm not sure I am ready to tackle a talk about death and dying!! Maybe........
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